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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Here is a complete review of the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 12 months before the VR-340 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JX300 grades versus the VR-340 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus VR-340

 JX300 VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the FujiFilm JX300

 VR-340 JX300 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-340

 JX300 VR-340 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has exterior measurements 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 VR-340 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JX300 vs the VR-340.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and VR-340.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus VR-340 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Olympus VR-340
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Olympus VR-340 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography advice
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very 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 VR-340
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography features
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-340
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus VR-340
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus VR-340
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $130