FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-15

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 3 years prior to the SZ-15 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the JX300 grades against the SZ-15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides external 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 SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the JX300 compared to the SZ-15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and SZ-15 is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and SZ-15.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.