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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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 SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 20 months later than the Fujifilm S4500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX510 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S4500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX510 HS Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2012More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX510 HS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX510 HS Fujifilm S4500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS has physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX510 HS against the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S4500 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and Fujifilm S4500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S4500 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography factors
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (543g)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes 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, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349g (0.77 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 250 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $230