• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm A220 advantages over Olympus Tough-3000

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $230 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Olympus Tough-3000 advantages over Fujifilm A220

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    125g vs 170g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax E90

Fujifilm A220
Pentax E90
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster shutter
Olympus Tough-3000
Pentax E90
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Pentax H90

Fujifilm A220
Pentax H90
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus Tough-3000
Pentax H90
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm AV100

Fujifilm A220
Fujifilm AV100
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher extended ISO
Olympus Tough-3000
Fujifilm AV100
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Olympus TG-310

Fujifilm A220
Olympus TG-310
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
Olympus Tough-3000
Olympus TG-310
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compared to Fujifilm AV200

Fujifilm A220
Fujifilm AV200
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
Olympus Tough-3000
Fujifilm AV200
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
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