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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX710 HS versus Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX710 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S4500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm S4500

 SX710 HS Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX710 HS

 Fujifilm S4500 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4500

 SX710 HS Fujifilm S4500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4500 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS vs the Fujifilm S4500.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4500 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
66
lighter than average in class (269g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
54
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (543g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (543g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4500
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 543 grams (1.20 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $230