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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
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 SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 8 months after the Fujifilm S4500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S4500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX500 IS Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX500 IS Fujifilm S4500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and 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).

Check the Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX500 IS vs the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S4500 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,600s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
44
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (195 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
59
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (195 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (195 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 341g (0.75 lbs) 543g (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $230