FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Olympus FE-4000. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus FE-4000
JX300 | FE-4000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the FujiFilm JX300
FE-4000 | JX300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-4000
JX300 | FE-4000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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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 |