FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm JX500
S4000 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm S4000
Fujifilm JX500 | S4000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm JX500
S4000 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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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 |