Clicky

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Announced January 2014
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The Fujifilm S1 was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the Fujifilm S4500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm S4500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm S4500 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the Fujifilm S4500.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S4500 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography highlights
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (543g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging advice
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S4500
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 543 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 350 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $230