Canon 450D vs Fujifilm S4800
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Canon 450D vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Launched May 2008
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
- Older Model is Canon 400D
- Newer Model is Canon 500D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon 450D vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Canon 450D and Fujifilm S4800, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the 450D (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The 450D was announced 5 years before the Fujifilm S4800 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 450D scores vs the Fujifilm S4800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 450D vs Fujifilm S4800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D and Fujifilm FinePix S4800. The whole galleries are available at Canon 450D Gallery and Fujifilm S4800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Fujifilm S4800
450D | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon 450D
Fujifilm S4800 | 450D | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2008 | More modern by 57 months |
Common features in the Canon 450D and Fujifilm S4800
450D | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon 450D vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 450D features exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 450D and Fujifilm S4800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 450D versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 450D and Fujifilm S4800 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and Fujifilm S4800.
All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 450D using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm S4800 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 450D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 450D vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 450D vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications
Canon EOS 450D | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS 450D | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2008-05-23 | 2013-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Number of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524 gr (1.16 lb) | 518 gr (1.14 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 692 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $550 | $229 |