FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S4500

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S4500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 23 months before the Fujifilm S4500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JZ300 grades vs the Fujifilm S4500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides 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) and the Fujifilm S4500 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S4500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 and the Fujifilm S4500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm S4500 is 93 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and Fujifilm S4500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S4500 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.