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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was manufactured 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Fujifilm S4500

		

		

			
 SX20 IS Fujifilm S4500 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX20 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4500 SX20 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S4500

		

		

			
 SX20 IS Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S4500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the Fujifilm S4500.
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and Fujifilm S4500.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S4500 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography features
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 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (600g)
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
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 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great reach (560mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography advice
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.5")
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 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 All around 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
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $230