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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 4 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm S4500 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm S4500

 SH-2 Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2012Newer by 38 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm S4500 SH-2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the SH-2.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and SH-2 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and SH-2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
55
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (543g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-03-11
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 pictures 380 pictures
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $399