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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 2 years after the FE-4030 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the FE-4030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus FE-4030

 Fujifilm JX500 FE-4030 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Fujifilm JX500

 FE-4030 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus FE-4030

 Fujifilm JX500 FE-4030 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the FE-4030.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and FE-4030.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
29
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography information
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus FE-4030
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus FE-4030
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus FE-4030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to 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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $90 $130