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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 III
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4500 was launched 6 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores against the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony RX10 IV

 Fujifilm S4500 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Fujifilm S4500

 RX10 IV Fujifilm S4500 
RevealedSeptember 2017January 2012Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony RX10 IV

 Fujifilm S4500 RX10 IV 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 has got outer 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 RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the RX10 IV.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and RX10 IV is 67 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4500 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
heavier than average (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography information
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
77
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography features
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (1,095g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
63
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
29
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,095 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony RX10 IV
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2017-09-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 1095g (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 pictures
Style of battery 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $230 $1,698