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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(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
Nikon D300S
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon D300S

 Fujifilm S4500 D300S 
RevealedJanuary 2012November 2009More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Fujifilm S4500

 D300S Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon D300S

 Fujifilm S4500 D300S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography features
Nikon D300S Portrait photography features
36
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (938 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography features
Nikon D300S Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography advice
Nikon D300S Travel photography advice
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (543g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
48
weather proof
has built in flash
heavier than competitors (938 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
Nikon D300S Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D300S as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (543g)
22
supports face detection focusing
comes with external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors (938g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon D300S
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon D300S
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