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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-2
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was released 3 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the SH-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm S4500 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Fujifilm S4500

 SH-1 Fujifilm S4500 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2012Fresher by 27 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SH-1

 Fujifilm S4500 SH-1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 has got physical 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 SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the SH-1.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and SH-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and SH-1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography advice
36
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Olympus SH-1
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (543g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (543g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271g)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (543g)
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
lighter than others (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SH-1
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-03-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $349