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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Launched September 2018
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 6 years after the Fujifilm S4500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX70 HS scores against the Fujifilm S4500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2012More modern by 82 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX70 HS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX70 HS Fujifilm S4500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has got outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4500 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check the Canon SX70 HS versus Fujifilm S4500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS and the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S4500 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and Fujifilm S4500.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography advice
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connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than competition in class (608 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (543g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (608g)
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (543g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-20 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 pounds) 543 gr (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Built-in AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $550 $230