FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm S4200
JZ300 | Fujifilm S4200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the FujiFilm JZ300
Fujifilm S4200 | JZ300 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 23 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S4200
JZ300 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm S4200 is 93 and 67 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | |
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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 |