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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 19 months before the SP-820UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the JX300 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 JX300 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the FujiFilm JX300

 SP-820UZ JX300 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 JX300 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 and the SP-820UZ.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
31
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (485g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
35
fairly wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
25
fairly wide (22mm)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (485g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Alternative name FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 485g (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $110 $299