Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4500
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX10 IS grades against the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm S4500
SX10 IS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX10 IS
Fujifilm S4500 | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S4500
SX10 IS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S4500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the Fujifilm S4500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S4500.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4500 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) | 543 grams (1.20 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 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 photographs |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $275 | $230 |