Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4500 was launched around the same time to the HX10V so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony HX10V
Fujifilm S4500 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm S4500
HX10V | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX10V
Fujifilm S4500 | HX10V | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 features external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the HX10V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and HX10V.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lb) | 234 gr (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 320 shots |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $616 |