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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced at a similar time to the Fujifilm S4200 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the Fujifilm S4200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm S4200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the Fujifilm S4200.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S4200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S4200.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography details
37
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S4200
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 543 grams (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" 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 life - 300 shots
Battery form - AA
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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $200