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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 6 years before the SH-2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the JZ300 matches up against the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus SH-2

 JZ300 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SH-2 JZ300 
AnnouncedMarch 2015February 2010More modern by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SH-2

 JZ300 SH-2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 and the SH-2.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and SH-2.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-2
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (271g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than average (271g)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
54
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SH-2
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Other name FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $399