Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX100V
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67 Imaging
37 Features
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Portability
66 Imaging
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66 Imaging
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2012
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
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Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades against the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony HX100V
| Fujifilm S4500 | HX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S4500
| HX100V | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX100V
| Fujifilm S4500 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | October 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 has outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the HX100V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and HX100V is 67 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and HX100V.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX100V to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sony HX100V Street photography information
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (577g)
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (577 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX100V Landscape photography factors
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (543g)
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (577g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2011-10-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 12.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 543 grams (1.20 pounds) | 577 grams (1.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $230 | $429 |