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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4500 was manufactured 2 years after the W330 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades against the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony W330

 Fujifilm S4500 W330 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Fujifilm S4500

 W330 Fujifilm S4500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony W330

 Fujifilm S4500 W330 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the W330.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and W330 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and W330.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S4500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (543g)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Sony W330
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others (543g)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony W330
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $170