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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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 HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 4 months prior to the HX200V and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4500 HX200V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S4500

		

		

			
 HX200V Fujifilm S4500 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4500 HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 has external dimensions 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 HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the HX200V.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and HX200V.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
35
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
45
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (18MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Sony HX200V
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition (543 grams)
51
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
47
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
56
 excellent zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery (450 shots)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
54
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (543g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
 great battery (450 per charge)
 MP count good (18MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (27mm)
 very long reach (810mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
41
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (27mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 great battery (450 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
24
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than competition (543 grams)
27
 decently wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 583 gr (1.29 lbs)
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 photographs 450 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $480