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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX610 HS
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost 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 SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S4500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX600 HS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX600 HS Fujifilm S4500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S4500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS vs the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S4500 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (543g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (543g)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 543 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 shots 300 shots
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $230