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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 5 months before the Fujifilm SL240 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD4500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Fujifilm SL240 SD4500 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm SL240

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm SL240 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm SL240 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (510g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography information
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 510 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $280