FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S4500
JZ500 | Fujifilm S4500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the FujiFilm JZ500
Fujifilm S4500 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S4500
JZ500 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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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 |