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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 12 months before the Fujifilm JX550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S4000 grades vs the Fujifilm JX550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S4000 Fujifilm JX550 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm JX550 S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm JX550

 S4000 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm JX550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S4000 compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and Fujifilm JX550 is 67 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and Fujifilm JX550.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm JX550
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Alternate name FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 540 grams (1.19 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical 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 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 life 300 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $200