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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 24 months prior to the TG-630 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JX300 scores against the TG-630 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 JX300 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the FujiFilm JX300

 TG-630 iHS JX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 JX300 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the JX300 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm JX300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors in class (130g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $110 $200