FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was launched 24 months before the SZ-16 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JX300 grades vs the SZ-16 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.