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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 7 months after the FE-4000 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JZ300 grades vs the FE-4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus FE-4000

 JZ300 FE-4000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FE-4000 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-4000

 JZ300 FE-4000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 and the FE-4000.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and FE-4000 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and FE-4000.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher JZ300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than average (136 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than average (136 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-4000
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus FE-4000
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $130