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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 18 months later than the FE-4000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the JX300 scores vs the FE-4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus FE-4000

 JX300 FE-4000 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FE-4000 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-4000

 JX300 FE-4000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 vs the FE-4000.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and FE-4000 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and FE-4000.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher JX300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competition (136g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-4000
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus FE-4000
Also called as FinePix JX305 X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 180 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $130