Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500
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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Fujifilm S4500
SX520 HS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S4500 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Fujifilm S4500
SX520 HS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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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 |