Canon SD1400 IS vs Fujifilm S4500

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD1400 IS versus Fujifilm S4500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was released 23 months before the Fujifilm S4500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD1400 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD1400 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1400 IS enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Canon SD1400 IS versus Fujifilm S4500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1400 IS and the Fujifilm S4500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD1400 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.