Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100S and the Olympus TG-630 iHS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X100S was introduced in July 2013 and Olympus TG-630 iHS was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X100S Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,350k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus TG-630 iHS Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X100S and Olympus TG-630 iHS.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm X100S

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100S over Olympus TG-630 iHS.

      Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 3968 x 2976
      RAW Support vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/3.9
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.0 vs f/5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance 21 cm vs 50 cm
      Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 220 shots

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      Advantage of Olympus TG-630 iHS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus TG-630 iHS over Fujifilm X100S.

      Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 1 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 3.0"
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) vs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X100S Olympus TG-630 iHS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type D
        Light445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X100S Olympus TG-630 iHS
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life330 shots220 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X100S has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution and Olympus TG-630 iHS has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X100S

      Fujifilm X100S has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,350k dot resolution. It has a 90% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Olympus TG-630 iHS.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100S features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Olympus TG-630 iHS features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X100S is equipped with EXR II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus TG-630 iHS can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100S

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100S. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

      Image Stabilization on Olympus TG-630 iHS

      Olympus TG-630 iHS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X100S has a Mini HDMI and Olympus TG-630 iHS has a Type D HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X100S comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100S, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus TG-630 iHS. Fujifilm X100S can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Olympus TG-630 iHS can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m on Fujifilm X100S. Fujifilm X100S also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm X100S.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X100S body has dimensions of 127 x 74 x 54 mm (5.0 x 2.91 x 2.13") and Olympus TG-630 iHS body has dimensions of 98 x 66 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.6 x 0.87"). Fujifilm X100S weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) and Olympus TG-630 iHS weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz).

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      127 mm

      74 mm

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      98 mm

      66 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X100S and Olympus TG-630 iHS

      Fujifilm X100S and Olympus TG-630 iHS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      73
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      79
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X100S and Olympus TG-630 iHS and give them scores of 56 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      POOR
      43
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X100S

      Olympus TG-630 iHS

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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