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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Launched March 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 5 years prior to the RX10 III which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up vs the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony RX10 III

 Fujifilm S4500 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Fujifilm S4500

 RX10 III Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedMarch 2016January 2012Newer by 51 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony RX10 III

 Fujifilm S4500 RX10 III 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 offers outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the RX10 III.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and RX10 III is 67 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and RX10 III.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (543g)
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
more heavy than competition in class (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
70
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 III Travel photography features
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
55
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
environment proofing
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (1,051 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
63
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 III Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,051g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony RX10 III
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2016-03-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 1051g (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life 300 photos 420 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $1,398