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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S4500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured at a similar time to the Fujifilm S4500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the Fujifilm S4500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm S4500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm JZ100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S4500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the Fujifilm S4500.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S4500 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (129 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S4500
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
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 options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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
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 file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 129g (0.28 pounds) 543g (1.20 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $190 $230