FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was launched 24 months later than the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the JX300 scores versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 provides physical measurements 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 SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 and the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern JX300 will have an edge in sensor tech.