Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 III

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.