Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S4500

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 15 months before the Fujifilm S4500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX30 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S4500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS provides external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the Fujifilm S4500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 64 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.