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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand 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
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 5 months before the Fujifilm S4500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS scores against the Fujifilm S4500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX230 HS Fujifilm S4500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX230 HS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX230 HS Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS versus the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4500 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S4500 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
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focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (223g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (543g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT 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 rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 543 grams (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 210 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $230