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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S4500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S4500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS against the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S4500.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S4500 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography features
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 543 gr (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $230