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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
Fujifilm S4200
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm S4200

 JX300 Fujifilm S4200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm S4200 JX300 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S4200

 JX300 Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (543g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (543g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S4200
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix S4200
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