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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the EX-10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the EX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-10

 SD4500 IS EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 EX-10 SD4500 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 28 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-10

 SD4500 IS EX-10 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the EX-10.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and EX-10 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and EX-10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD4500 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-10 will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-10
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-10
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (384 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-10 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (455 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-10 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
better than average battery life (455 shots)
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (384 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography features
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (455 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-10 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (384 grams)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCasio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Casio Exilim EX-10
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2013-11-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 250 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 10.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 384g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 - 455 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $456