Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 7 months after the TG-850 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the TG-850 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the TG-850 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and TG-850 iHS is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 should have an edge in sensor technology.