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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX420 IS scores versus the Fujifilm S4500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S4500 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2012More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX420 IS Fujifilm S4500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to show extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX420 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size 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 files
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (195 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography details
61
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (195 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (543g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (195 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging info
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 543 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 195 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $230