FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320
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![FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300/FujiFilm-JX300-front.jpg)
![Olympus VR-320 front Olympus VR-320 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-VR-320/Olympus-VR-320-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Renewed by Olympus VR-330
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The JX300 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the VR-320 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JX300 grades vs the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus VR-320
JX300 | VR-320 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the FujiFilm JX300
VR-320 | JX300 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-320
JX300 | VR-320 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JX300 versus the VR-320.
![FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-vs-Olympus-VR-320-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-vs-Olympus-VR-320-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and VR-320.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
![FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-vs-Olympus-VR-320-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JX300-vs-Olympus-VR-320-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus VR-320 |
Also Known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1800 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 158 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $110 | $179 |