Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500
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Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched July 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012

Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Canon M and Fujifilm S4500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the M (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

The M was unveiled 7 months after the Fujifilm S4500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M grades against the Fujifilm S4500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The full galleries are available at Canon M Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm S4500
M | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon M
Fujifilm S4500 | M |
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Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm S4500
M | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M provides physical measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Look at the Canon M and Fujifilm S4500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M against the Fujifilm S4500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and Fujifilm S4500 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M and Fujifilm S4500.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent M should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Canon EOS M | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS M | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-07-23 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Amount of lenses | 23 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) | 543 grams (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 827 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 300 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | LP-E12 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $510 | $230 |