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Canon R vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
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Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon R vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon R vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon R versus Fujifilm S4500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R was launched 6 years after the Fujifilm S4500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the R matches up versus the Fujifilm S4500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm S4500

 R Fujifilm S4500 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2012Newer by 82 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon R

 Fujifilm S4500 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm S4500

 R Fujifilm S4500 

Canon R vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon R features outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Canon R versus Fujifilm S4500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R and the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon R vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R and Fujifilm S4500 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent R will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography advice
86
manual focus
amazing megapixels (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography highlights
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography highlights
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
amazing megapixels (30 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
amazing megapixels (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (370 shots)
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
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Canon R vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon EOS RFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-05 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 40000 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5655 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Available lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 543 grams (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $2,299 $230