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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 11 months before the S4000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JZ300 scores versus the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the FujiFilm S4000

 JZ300 S4000 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S4000 JZ300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S4000

 JZ300 S4000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 versus the S4000.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S4000 is 93 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and S4000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S4000 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (540g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (540g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S4000
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 FinePix S4050
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 540g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 - 300 images
Battery style - AA
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $279