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Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon M
(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
Fujifilm S4500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm S4500

 M Fujifilm S4500 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm S4500 M 

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm S4500

 M Fujifilm S4500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
35
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography advice
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
54
good resolution (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
63
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography information
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging details
37
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
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Canon M vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon EOS MFujifilm FinePix S4500
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