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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 24 months earlier than the SH-50 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the JX300 matches up versus the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus SH-50

 JX300 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the FujiFilm JX300

 SH-50 JX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SH-50

 JX300 SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 features outside 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) and the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the JX300 and the SH-50.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and SH-50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-50 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
Olympus SH-50 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (269g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Olympus SH-50
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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lighter than others in class (269 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-50
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SH-50
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus SH-50
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus SH-50
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.29 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $110 $300