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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(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
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 23 months after the EX-Z280 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the EX-Z280 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SD4500 IS EX-Z280 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 EX-Z280 SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-Z280

 SD4500 IS EX-Z280 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-Z280 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the EX-Z280.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and EX-Z280 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and EX-Z280.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z280 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (133g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 190 grams (0.42 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 ID NB-9L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $180