Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Released January 2021

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm S4500 was launched 10 years before the a1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores versus the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony a1
Fujifilm S4500 | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm S4500
a1 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Released | January 2021 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 110 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony a1
Fujifilm S4500 | a1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony a1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and a1 is 67 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and a1.
Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Sony Alpha a1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2021-01-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 50MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 8640 x 5760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 133 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/400 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 7680x4320 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 543g (1.20 lbs) | 737g (1.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
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 | 530 pictures |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Price at launch | $230 | $6,498 |