Fujifilm S4500 vs Sigma fp

Here is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S4500 and Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured 8 years before the fp and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 has exterior dimensions 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 Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Sigma fp in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the fp.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and fp is 67 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and fp.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will provide you with more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.