FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm S4200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JX300 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JX300 scores versus the Fujifilm S4200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm S4200
JX300 | Fujifilm S4200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the FujiFilm JX300
Fujifilm S4200 | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S4200
JX300 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JX300 versus the Fujifilm S4200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Fujifilm S4200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and Fujifilm S4200.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 |
Also referred to as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-05 |
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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 543 gr (1.20 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around 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 life | 180 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $110 | $200 |