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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up against the Fujifilm S9900w in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm S4500 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 has outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S9900w in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S9900w is 67 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S9900w to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
54
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (670g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Fujifilm S9900w
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical 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 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 300 shots 300 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $719