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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
79
Overall
69
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released April 2012
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 1D C and Fujifilm S4500, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D C was unveiled 4 months later than the Fujifilm S4500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1D C scores vs the Fujifilm S4500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Fujifilm S4500

 1D C Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon 1D C

 Fujifilm S4500 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Fujifilm S4500

 1D C Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D C has exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Canon 1D C and Fujifilm S4500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D C and the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and Fujifilm S4500 is 50 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D C having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D C will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D C
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
77
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography factors
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography details
59
weather sealing
MP count decent (18MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (543 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
28
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (543g)
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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon EOS-1D CFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D C Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-12 2012-01-05
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1500 grams (3.31 lb) 543 grams (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID LP-E4N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Retail cost $6,499 $230