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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90 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
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 12 months later than the ST90 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades against the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Samsung ST90

 Fujifilm S4500 ST90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Fujifilm S4500

 ST90 Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung ST90

 Fujifilm S4500 ST90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 has outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the ST90.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and ST90 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and ST90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S4500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
35
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography information
Samsung ST90 Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (543 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
54
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (543g)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Samsung ST90
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Samsung ST90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 pounds) -
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $150