FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
JX300 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the FujiFilm JX300
TG-830 iHS | JX300 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
JX300 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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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 |