FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340
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37 Features
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Olympus VR-340. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Olympus VR-340 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus VR-340
JX300 | VR-340 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the FujiFilm JX300
VR-340 | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-340
JX300 | VR-340 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus VR-340 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Olympus VR-340 | |
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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 |