FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.