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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was brought out 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JZ500 scores against the Fujifilm S4500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S4500

 JZ500 Fujifilm S4500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm S4500 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S4500

 JZ500 Fujifilm S4500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm S4500.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S4500 is 93 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography details
67
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S4500
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 543 gr (1.20 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 All around 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 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $230