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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 12 months after the 6020 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JX300 scores against the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus 6020

 JX300 6020 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the FujiFilm JX300

 6020 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 6020

 JX300 6020 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the JX300 versus the 6020.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and 6020.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to provide more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher JX300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
resolution is good (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Olympus 6020 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
31
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than others in class (122g)
environment sealing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Olympus 6020
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus 6020
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 grams (0.29 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $110 $279