FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm S4500
JX300 | Fujifilm S4500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the FujiFilm JX300
Fujifilm S4500 | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S4500
JX300 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S4500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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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 |