Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm JX300 has external dimensions of 94 x 56 x 24 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.94″) and weighs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6. FujiFilm JX300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Olympus TG-6.
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Comparison image of FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6.
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Comparison image of FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6.
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Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
FujiFilm JX300 is significantly lighter (123g ) than the Olympus TG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weight Comparison
Waterproof Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Waterproof Cameras
Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-6's 3 LCD screen is slightly larger than FujiFilm JX300's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
FujiFilm JX300 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Olympus TG-6 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VIII processor.
Below you can see the JX300 and TG-6 sensor size comparison.
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Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6 Cameras
FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
FujiFilm JX300 features a 28-140 mm F2.6-6.2 5× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-6 features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens.
Olympus TG-6 has 3mm wider coverage than the FujiFilm JX300. At f2.00, it is also faster at widest end.
On the tele end, FujiFilm JX300 has 40mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-6. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Olympus TG-6 is faster at tele end.
Wide Coverage
Compact Cameras
Max Aperture at Tele
Compact Cameras
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Max Aperture at Wide
Compact Cameras
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.
FujiFilm JX300 for Portrait Photography
Olympus TG-6 for Portrait Photography
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
FujiFilm JX300 for Street Photography
Olympus TG-6 for Street Photography
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.60
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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FujiFilm JX300 for Sports Photography
Olympus TG-6 for Sports Photography
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1800s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 180 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.20
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
100 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
FujiFilm JX300 for Daily Photography
Olympus TG-6 for Daily Photography
Compact Body
130g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
253g
Environmental Sealings
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
Read the details
FujiFilm JX300 for Landscape Photography
Olympus TG-6 for Landscape Photography
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details
You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.
Here is a summary of how FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus TG-6 scores compare:
FujiFilm JX300
Ranked
#442 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#1150 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-6
Ranked
#10 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#296 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm JX300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose FujiFilm JX300. Otherwise, Olympus TG-6 is the better camera overall.
| General |
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Olympus Tough TG-6 |
| Brand |
FujiFilm |
Olympus |
| Announced |
2011-01-05 |
2019-05-22 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
Sensor |
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| Type |
CCD |
BSI-CMOS |
| Size |
1/2.3" |
1/2.3 |
| Dimensions |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Area |
28.07mm2 |
28.07mm2 |
| Megapixels |
14 megapixels |
12 megapixels |
| Max Resolution |
4288 x 3216 |
4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
1,600 ISO |
12,800 ISO |
| Max Boosted Light Sensitivity |
3200 ISO |
- |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
100 ISO |
100 ISO |
| RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
n/a |
25 |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Lens Focal Range |
28-140 mm (5×) |
25-100 mm (4x) |
| Max Aperture |
F2.6-6.2 |
F2.0-4.9 |
| Macro Focus Range |
10cm |
1cm |
Screen |
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
| Size |
2.7" |
3 |
| Resolution |
230k dots |
1,040k dots |
| Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
Photography Features |
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| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/1800s |
1/2000s |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
No |
Sensor-shift |
| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
3.00 m |
n/a |
| External Flash |
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| Continuous Shooting |
1.0 fps |
20.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
None |
Built-In |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
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| Weight |
130g |
253g |
| Dimensions |
94 x 56 x 24mm |
113 x 66 x 32mm |
| Battery Life |
180 shots |
340 shots |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| GPS |
None |
Built-in |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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Report a correction |
Report a correction |