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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was unveiled 2 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm S4500 SL720 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Fujifilm S4500

 SL720 Fujifilm S4500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung SL720

 Fujifilm S4500 SL720 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 provides external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the SL720.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and SL720 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and SL720.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S4500 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL720 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung SL720
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Samsung SL720
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Samsung SL720
Also referred to as - PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-07-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $230 $119