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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the B500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 5 years prior to the B500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades vs the B500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S4500 B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm S4500

 B500 Fujifilm S4500 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012More recent by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S4500 B500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the B500.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and B500 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and B500.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon B500 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Nikon B500
35
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography advice
Nikon B500 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (543 grams)
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (541g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon B500 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Nikon B500
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (543g)
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (541 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2016-02-23
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 541g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 pictures 600 pictures
Battery form AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $300