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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the JX300 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The JX300 was brought out 23 months before the XZ-2 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JX300 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 JX300 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the FujiFilm JX300

 XZ-2 iHS JX300 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2011More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 JX300 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JX300 against the XZ-2 iHS.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JX300 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm JX300 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
focusing manually
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography info
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
good battery power (340 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (346 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
36
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (346 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lb) 346 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 180 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $110 $450