Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX60 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S4500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has got external measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm S4500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the Fujifilm S4500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S4500 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S4500.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX60 HS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.