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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was manufactured 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX130 IS scores against the Fujifilm S4500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX130 IS Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX130 IS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX130 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2010More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX130 IS Fujifilm S4500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS features outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4500 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 543 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $230