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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm S4500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS 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 overview of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX520 HS Fujifilm S4500 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2012Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX520 HS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX520 HS Fujifilm S4500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS against the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S4500 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and Fujifilm S4500.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX520 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography info
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
45
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX520 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
55
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (543g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (543g)
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 grams (0.97 lbs) 543 grams (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $219 $230