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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was introduced 20 months later than the Fujifilm S4500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX170 IS scores against the Fujifilm S4500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2012Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX170 IS Fujifilm S4500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS versus the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lbs) 543 grams (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $230