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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon D3100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
59
Overall
55

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100 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
  • Released January 2012
Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D3000
  • Later Model is Nikon D3200
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon D3100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the D3100 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and D3100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 13 months after the D3100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the D3100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon D3100

 Fujifilm S4500 D3100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012December 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Fujifilm S4500

 D3100 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon D3100

 Fujifilm S4500 D3100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys outside measurements 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 D3100 has specifications of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the D3100.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and D3100 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and D3100.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4500 uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher Fujifilm S4500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Nikon D3100
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography highlights
Nikon D3100 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
Nikon D3100 Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
59
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography advice
Nikon D3100 Travel photography advice
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
Nikon D3100 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging features
Nikon D3100 Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
26
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon D3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon D3100
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon D3100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Nikon D3100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-01-05 2010-12-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.1 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 355.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 505g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 919
Other
Battery life 300 shots 550 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $565