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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(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
Fujifilm S8300
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S4500 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (543g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (543g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (543g)
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8300
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Fujifilm FinePix S8300
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