Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S4500

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S4500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is pretty similar but the XC10 (1") and Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XC10 scores versus the Fujifilm S4500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 & Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery & Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon XC10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XC10 versus the Fujifilm S4500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and Fujifilm S4500 is 54 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and Fujifilm S4500.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XC10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S4500 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent XC10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.