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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 13 months after the FE-47 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JX300 grades against the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus FE-47

 JX300 FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FE-47 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-47

 JX300 FE-47 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 vs the FE-47.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and FE-47.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer JX300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-47
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus FE-47
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus FE-47
Alternate name FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $110 $0