Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S10

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was released 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the Fujifilm X-S10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Fujifilm X-S10. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S10 has proportions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4500 vs Fujifilm X-S10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the Fujifilm X-S10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 67 and 73 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4500 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 will be behind in sensor technology.