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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the EX-FC100 (9MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 2 years after the EX-FC100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the EX-FC100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 SD4500 IS EX-FC100 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 EX-FC100 SD4500 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-FC100

 SD4500 IS EX-FC100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS features external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the EX-FC100.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and EX-FC100 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and EX-FC100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SD4500 IS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-FC100
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-FC100
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
55
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography factors
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-9L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $300