FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030
95 Imaging
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95 Imaging
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7030

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The JX300 was announced 13 months later than the 7030 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JX300 scores versus the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus 7030
JX300 | 7030 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the FujiFilm JX300
7030 | JX300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 7030
JX300 | 7030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with 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) and the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the JX300 compared to the 7030.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and 7030.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent JX300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
Other name | FinePix JX305 | mju 7030 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9 and 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1800 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $110 | $179 |