• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 8.3 megapixels
  • 13.90mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JX680 advantages over Olympus TG-Tracker

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    130 mm vs 14 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 35 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    120g vs 180g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 8.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 1/2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Olympus TG-Tracker advantages over Fujifilm JX680

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.61 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    14 mm vs 26 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/24000 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm JX280

Fujifilm JX680
Fujifilm JX280
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
Olympus TG-Tracker
Fujifilm JX280
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon S4300

Fujifilm JX680
Nikon S4300
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus TG-Tracker
Nikon S4300
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Nikon S3300

Fujifilm JX680
Nikon S3300
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Olympus TG-Tracker
Nikon S3300
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Olympus TG-2

Fujifilm JX680
Olympus TG-2
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-2
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Olympus TG-5

Fujifilm JX680
Olympus TG-5
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-5
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
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