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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 12 months after the SP-600 UZ so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the JX300 scores against the SP-600 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 JX300 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the FujiFilm JX300

 SP-600 UZ JX300 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 JX300 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 vs the SP-600 UZ.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher JX300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
29
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
20
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 455 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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