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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 2 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm S4500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm X-S1 
RevealedJanuary 2012November 2011Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has specifications of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the Fujifilm X-S1.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm S4500 will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (543 grams)
52
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average (920 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (543g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
43
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (920 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (543g)
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (920g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm X-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Fujifilm X-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Fujifilm X-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-11-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 920g (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $399