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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 12 months prior to the Fujifilm JX500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S4000 matches up against the Fujifilm JX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S4000 Fujifilm JX500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm JX500 S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm JX500

 S4000 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 and the Fujifilm JX500.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Fujifilm JX500 is 67 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
35
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (540g)
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography details
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm JX500
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $90