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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 19 months earlier than the VH-515 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the JX300 grades vs the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus VH-515

 JX300 VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the FujiFilm JX300

 VH-515 JX300 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VH-515

 JX300 VH-515 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JX300 vs the VH-515.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and VH-515.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
31
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
32
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
35
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VH-515
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus VH-515
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $648