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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced within a month of the TG-310 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JX300 grades versus the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus TG-310

 JX300 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the FujiFilm JX300

 TG-310 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-310

 JX300 TG-310 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outer 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) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the JX300 versus the TG-310.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and TG-310.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-310
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus TG-310
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 150 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $110 $0