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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was revealed 4 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades versus the HX90V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm S4500 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm S4500

 HX90V Fujifilm S4500 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2012Newer by 39 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX90V

 Fujifilm S4500 HX90V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the HX90V.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and HX90V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX90V to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography highlights
Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (543g)
75
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX90V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-04-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 images 360 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $440