FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Fujifilm S4800
JZ500 | Fujifilm S4800 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the FujiFilm JZ500
Fujifilm S4800 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S4800
JZ500 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 and Fujifilm S4800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | |
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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 |