Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500
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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX500 IS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Fujifilm S4500
SX510 HS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX510 HS
Fujifilm S4500 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Fujifilm S4500
SX510 HS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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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 |