Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX700 HS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm S4500
SX710 HS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Canon SX710 HS
Fujifilm S4500 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4500
SX710 HS | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SX710 HS versus Fujifilm S4500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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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 |