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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 3 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the JZ300 scores against the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 JZ300 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TG-630 iHS JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 JZ300 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 against the TG-630 iHS.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and TG-630 iHS is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $200