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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and TG-6 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 7 years prior to the TG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm XF1 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Fujifilm XF1

 TG-6 Fujifilm XF1 
LaunchedMay 2019September 2012More recent by 81 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-6

 Fujifilm XF1 TG-6 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 features external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the TG-6.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-6 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and TG-6.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm XF1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
40
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
61
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition (255g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (255g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
great battery power (340 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (253 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (255 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (253g)
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus TG-6
 Fujifilm XF1Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XF1 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-09-17 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $449