• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S2800HD advantages over Olympus TG-3

  • Less expensive
    $260 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    504 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 380 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Olympus TG-3 advantages over Fujifilm S2800HD

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.1
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    31 mm vs 81 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    247g vs 437g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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 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 S1800

Fujifilm S2800HD
Fujifilm S1800
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S1800

Olympus TG-3
Fujifilm S1800
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $207
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Fujifilm S1800

Compared to Fujifilm S2950

Fujifilm S2800HD
Fujifilm S2950
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S2800HD vs Fujifilm S2950

Olympus TG-3
Fujifilm S2950
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Fujifilm S2950

Compared to Nikon L120

Fujifilm S2800HD
Nikon L120
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer exposure
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Fujifilm S2800HD vs Nikon L120

Olympus TG-3
Nikon L120
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $226
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Nikon L120

Compared to Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Fujifilm S2800HD
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm S2800HD vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus TG-3
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Compared to Olympus TG-4

Fujifilm S2800HD
Olympus TG-4
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm S2800HD vs Olympus TG-4

Olympus TG-3
Olympus TG-4
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus TG-4

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