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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and TG-4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TG-4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm XF1 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm XF1

 TG-4 Fujifilm XF1 
IntroducedApril 2015September 2012Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm XF1 TG-4 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the TG-4.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-4.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-4 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (255 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (255 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery life (380 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (380 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (255g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm XF1Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm XF1 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-09-17 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at release $380 $379