FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 6 months prior to the SP-810 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JX300 matches up vs the SP-810 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 offers outer measurements 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-810 UZ has sizing of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 vs the SP-810 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.