Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony WX5
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Fujifilm S4500 was launched 19 months later than the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up against the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4500 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony WX5
Fujifilm S4500 | WX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm S4500
WX5 | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony WX5
Fujifilm S4500 | WX5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with 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) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the WX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and WX5 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and WX5.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4500 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S4500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 543g (1.20 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $250 |