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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 3 years before the A7S and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores vs the A7S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm S4500 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm S4500

 A7S Fujifilm S4500 
RevealedApril 2014January 2012Fresher by 27 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm S4500 A7S 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4500 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony A7S in the all new Camera and 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 are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the A7S.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and A7S is 67 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and A7S.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4500 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm S4500 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography details
Sony A7S Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography highlights
Sony A7S Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (543g)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than average (489 grams)
good ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
Sony A7S Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S Travel photography highlights
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
lighter than average (489g)
weather proof
low battery life (360 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging features
Sony A7S Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
34
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
lighter than average (489g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-05 2014-04-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 409600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 489g (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 300 images 360 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $1,998