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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 4 years before the TG-3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JX300 matches up vs the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus TG-3

 JX300 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the FujiFilm JX300

 TG-3 JX300 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2011More recent by 39 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-3

 JX300 TG-3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 offers external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JX300 vs the TG-3.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and TG-3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
Olympus TG-3 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography information
31
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
74
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
56
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (330 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus Tough TG-3
Alternate name FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.29 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $110 $350