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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus VR-330 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Olympus VR-330
(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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the VR-330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released at a similar time to the VR-330 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JX300 matches up vs the VR-330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 JX300 VR-330 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the FujiFilm JX300

		

		

			
 VR-330 JX300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 JX300 VR-330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 has outside 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 VR-330 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 and the VR-330.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and VR-330 is 95 and 94 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and VR-330.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography advice
28
 MP count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
33
 good MP (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-330 Street photography highlights
55
 lighter than competition (130 grams)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (158g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
31
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (180 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography features
65
 lighter than competition (130g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (180 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
 lighter than average (158g)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 MP count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery life (180 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus VR-330 as a Vlogging camera
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lighter than competition (130 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic port
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than average (158 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-330 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-330
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus VR-330
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus VR-330
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
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 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $110 $220