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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 4 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JX300 scores versus the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus SH-1

 JX300 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the FujiFilm JX300

 SH-1 JX300 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2011More recent by 39 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SH-1

 JX300 SH-1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has outer measurements 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 SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 and the SH-1.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and SH-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
65
lighter than competition (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
74
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
49
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
37
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
lighter than average in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SH-1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $110 $349