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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 3 years earlier than the SP-100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the SP-100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm S4500 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm S4500

 SP-100 Fujifilm S4500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm S4500 SP-100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 features 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) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the SP-100.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and SP-100 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and SP-100.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography information
Olympus SP-100 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (543 grams)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (594 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (543 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (594g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 543g (1.20 lb) 594g (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $400