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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced within a month of the SP-600 UZ so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JZ300 grades against the SP-600 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 JZ300 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SP-600 UZ JZ300 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 JZ300 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 vs the SP-600 UZ.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
29
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 455 grams (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $180 $189