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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX10V
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm S4500 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm S4500

 HX10V Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm S4500 HX10V 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
54
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (543 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (543g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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