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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here is a detailed review of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released around the same time to the SP-610UZ which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JX300 grades versus the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 JX300 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the FujiFilm JX300

 SP-610UZ JX300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 JX300 SP-610UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 compared to the SP-610UZ.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and SP-610UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
26
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus SP-610UZ
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.30 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 photos 340 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $110 $299