Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S4500 was announced 12 months before the Fujifilm S8300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S4500 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S4500
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8300
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the Fujifilm S8300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8300 is 67 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8300.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8300 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/7000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lbs) | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $230 | $200 |