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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 24 months prior to the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JX300 scores versus the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 JX300 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the FujiFilm JX300

 TG-830 iHS JX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 JX300 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have 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") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the JX300 and the TG-830 iHS.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (130g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
32
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 300 photos
Type 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
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $110 $0