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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was launched 16 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JX300 scores against the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 JX300 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the FujiFilm JX300

 TG-1 iHS JX300 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 JX300 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 versus the TG-1 iHS.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JX300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $110 $399