FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX370

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 7 months prior to the Fujifilm JX370 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S4000 scores against the Fujifilm JX370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Fujifilm FinePix JX370. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Fujifilm JX370 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX370 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S4000 and the Fujifilm JX370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Fujifilm JX370 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and Fujifilm JX370.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.