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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Below is a complete review of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 9 months later than the 9000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JZ300 scores against the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus 9000

 JZ300 9000 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 9000 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 9000

 JZ300 9000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 and the 9000.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and 9000 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and 9000.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher JZ300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Olympus 9000
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (225g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 9000
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus Stylus 9000
Alternative name FinePix JZ305 mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $300