Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4500
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX1 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S4500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S4500
SX1 IS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX1 IS
Fujifilm S4500 | SX1 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4500
SX1 IS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 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).
Analyze the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm S4500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm S4500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4500.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4500 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615 gr (1.36 lb) | 543 gr (1.20 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $600 | $230 |