Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Revealed November 2009
- Earlier Model is Nikon D300
- Replacement is Nikon D600
Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the D300S (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and D300S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S4500 was released 2 years later than the D300S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades against the D300S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Nikon D300S. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Nikon D300S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon D300S
Fujifilm S4500 | D300S | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | November 2009 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Fujifilm S4500
D300S | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon D300S
Fujifilm S4500 | D300S | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 has external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Nikon D300S has sizing of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the D300S.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and D300S is 67 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and D300S.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm S4500 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Nikon D300S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Nikon D300S |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2009-11-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 51 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lb) | 938 gr (2.07 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 787 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 950 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | Two |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $1,630 |