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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony a1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm S4500 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm S4500

 a1 Fujifilm S4500 
ReleasedJanuary 2021January 2012Newer by 110 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm S4500 a1 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography features
Sony a1 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
88
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
great MP (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography factors
Sony a1 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography features
Sony a1 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (530 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery power (530 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
great MP (50MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
Sony a1 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (530 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging info
Sony a1 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Alpha a1
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