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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was launched 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8600 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S8600 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8600

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the Fujifilm S8600.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8600 is 67 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8600.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (543g)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography details
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decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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great battery life (410 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (900mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography information
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery life (410 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 450 grams (0.99 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
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 images 410 images
Type of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $200