Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Launched September 2010

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and EX-H20G (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was released 11 months later than the EX-H20G and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the EX-H20G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H20G. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H20G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-H20G
SD4500 IS | EX-H20G | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SD4500 IS
EX-H20G | SD4500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-H20G
SD4500 IS | EX-H20G | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers physical 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-H20G has dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS against the EX-H20G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and EX-H20G is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and EX-H20G.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H20G to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G |
Other name | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-09-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Exilim Engine HS |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NB-9L | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $300 |