FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4200

Here is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4200 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the JZ500 grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 against the Fujifilm S4200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S4200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S4200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.