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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S4800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S4800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the JZ500 scores against the Fujifilm S4800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S4800

 JZ500 Fujifilm S4800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 Fujifilm S4800 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S4800

 JZ500 Fujifilm S4800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4800 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 versus the Fujifilm S4800.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and Fujifilm S4800 is 93 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and Fujifilm S4800.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4800 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography information
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (518 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S4800
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Fujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-01-30
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 518 gr (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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 model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $229