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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push 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 HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced December 2016
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 6 years before the HX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S4500 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm S4500

 HX350 Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2012More modern by 60 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S4500 HX350 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the HX350.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and HX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
35
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography details
Sony HX350 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Sony HX350
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (652g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 -