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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 HS
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm S4500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX700 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX700 HS Fujifilm S4500 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX700 HS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX700 HS Fujifilm S4500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4500 has specifications 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 out the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S4500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS versus the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S4500 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography features
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others (269 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (543g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 543 grams (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $230