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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out at a similar time to the SZ-10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the JX300 scores versus the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus SZ-10

 JX300 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm JX300

 SZ-10 JX300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SZ-10

 JX300 SZ-10 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 features 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) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the JX300 compared to the SZ-10.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and SZ-10.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than others in class (215g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus SZ-10
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest 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 WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $110 $300