FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S4800

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm S4800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4800 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JX300 grades against the Fujifilm S4800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the JX300 versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Fujifilm S4800 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and Fujifilm S4800.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.