FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the FujiFilm S4000
JZ300 | S4000 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the FujiFilm JZ300
S4000 | JZ300 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S4000
JZ300 | S4000 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S4000 is 93 and 67 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | |
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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 |