FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 7040

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 13 months after the 7040 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JX300 scores against the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the JX300 vs the 7040.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and 7040.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger JX300 should have an edge in sensor technology.