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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 3 years prior to the TG-830 iHS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ300 grades against the TG-830 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 JZ300 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TG-830 iHS JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 JZ300 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 versus the TG-830 iHS.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
45
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photographs
Style of battery - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $0