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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
Olympus 7030
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus 7030

 JX300 7030 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the FujiFilm JX300

 7030 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 7030

 JX300 7030 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Olympus 7030 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 7030
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus Stylus 7030
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