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FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
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FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JX300 and FujiFilm S4000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed very close to the S4000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JX300 grades versus the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the FujiFilm S4000

 JX300 S4000 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S4000 JX300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and FujiFilm S4000

 JX300 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the FujiFilm S4000 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 and FujiFilm S4000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the JX300 vs the S4000.

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and S4000 is 95 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and S4000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
55
lighter than others (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and FujiFilm S4000
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also Known as FinePix JX305 FinePix S4050
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 130g (0.29 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 180 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $279