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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the JZ300 grades against the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 JZ300 SP-620 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SP-620 UZ JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 JZ300 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 against the SP-620 UZ.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 435 gr (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $199