Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011
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Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured 11 months after the SZ-30MR which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up versus the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| Fujifilm S4500 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | March 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm S4500
| SZ-30MR | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SZ-30MR
| Fujifilm S4500 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4500 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the SZ-30MR.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and SZ-30MR is 67 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and SZ-30MR.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| 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 | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1700s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 grams (1.20 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 220 images |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
| 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 |
| Launch price | $230 | $279 |