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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 2 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JX300 grades against the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus FE-45

 JX300 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FE-45 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-45

 JX300 FE-45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the JX300 and the FE-45.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and FE-45.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern JX300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-45
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus FE-45
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $110 $130