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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was launched 13 months later than the FE-4030 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JX300 matches up against the FE-4030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus FE-4030

 JX300 FE-4030 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FE-4030 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-4030

 JX300 FE-4030 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the JX300 versus the FE-4030.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and FE-4030.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher JX300 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-4030
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus FE-4030
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $110 $130