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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 5 years before the TG-4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the JX300 matches up against the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus TG-4

 JX300 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the FujiFilm JX300

 TG-4 JX300 
RevealedApril 2015January 2011More modern by 51 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-4

 JX300 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the JX300 against the TG-4.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and TG-4.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
65
lighter than competition (130g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
74
great battery (380 CIPA)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (380 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than average (247g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-4
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus Tough TG-4
Alternative name FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
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 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $379