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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 3 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 Fujifilm X20 Tough-3000 
RevealedApril 2013January 2010Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Fujifilm X20

 Tough-3000 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus Tough-3000

 Fujifilm X20 Tough-3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the Tough-3000.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and Tough-3000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and Tough-3000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
60
good battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Fujifilm X20Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X20 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also Known as - mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-04-29 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $0