Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Launched January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 24 months prior to the NX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores against the NX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Samsung NX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Samsung NX30
Fujifilm S4500 | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Fujifilm S4500
NX30 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung NX30
Fujifilm S4500 | NX30 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung NX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the NX30.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and NX30 is 67 and 75 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and NX30.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4500 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Samsung NX30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-03 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMeIV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
Flash options | 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), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 543g (1.20 lbs) | 375g (0.83 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 360 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $230 | $699 |