Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 2 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the Tough-3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and Tough-3000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and Tough-3000.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 will have an edge in sensor technology.