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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S4500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A800 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A800 matches up versus the Fujifilm S4500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Fujifilm S4500

 A800 Fujifilm S4500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon A800

 Fujifilm S4500 A800 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Fujifilm S4500

 A800 Fujifilm S4500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A800 features external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A800 compared to the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and Fujifilm S4500 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and Fujifilm S4500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4500 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A800 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
29
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (300 shots)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography advice
55
great battery (300 per charge)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
27
great battery (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging features
24
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (543 grams)
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Canon A800 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot A800Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) 543g (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 300 shots
Battery type AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $90 $230