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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP80
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP90 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was announced 24 months after the TG-850 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores vs the TG-850 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm XP90 TG-850 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm XP90

 TG-850 iHS Fujifilm XP90 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 Fujifilm XP90 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP90 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the TG-850 iHS.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and TG-850 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and TG-850 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm XP90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
67
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low battery power (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (210 per charge)
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
33
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Fujifilm XP90Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XP90 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2016-01-15 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $250