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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 13 months after the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades vs the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm S4500 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Fujifilm S4500

 SP-610UZ Fujifilm S4500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm S4500 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the SP-610UZ.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and SP-610UZ is 67 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S4500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
35
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography features
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (543g)
26
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 340 shots
Battery format AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $299