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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
54
Overall
57
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1100D
  • Replacement is Canon T6
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
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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 1200D was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm S4500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1200D scores vs the Fujifilm S4500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Fujifilm S4500

 1200D Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon 1200D

 Fujifilm S4500 1200D 

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Fujifilm S4500

 1200D Fujifilm S4500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D has external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1200D compared to the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and Fujifilm S4500 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and Fujifilm S4500.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1200D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1200D will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer 1200D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography advice
75
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D Travel photography features
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography features
55
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging details
27
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (543g)
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Canon 1200D vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon EOS 1200DFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 1200D Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Also called EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 480 grams (1.06 lb) 543 grams (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 724 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $549 $230