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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm S4200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JZ300 grades against the Fujifilm S4200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm S4200

 JZ300 Fujifilm S4200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm S4200 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S4200

 JZ300 Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm S4200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 and the Fujifilm S4200.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm S4200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm S4200.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4200 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography information
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S4200
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 543g (1.20 pounds)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $200