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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed at a similar time to the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JX300 matches up vs the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 JX300 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the FujiFilm JX300

 SZ-30MR JX300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 JX300 SZ-30MR 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the JX300 versus the SZ-30MR.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (130 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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lighter than competition in class (226g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging details
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quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus SZ-30MR
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $110 $279