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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S4500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 12 months before the Fujifilm S4500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JX300 scores vs the Fujifilm S4500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm S4500

 JX300 Fujifilm S4500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm S4500 JX300 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S4500

 JX300 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 against the Fujifilm S4500.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Fujifilm S4500 is 95 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
31
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (543g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (543g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S4500
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest 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
Integrated 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
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 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 130g (0.29 pounds) 543g (1.20 pounds)
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 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 shots 300 shots
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 feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $110 $230