Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-Z280
SD4500 IS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SD4500 IS
EX-Z280 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-Z280
SD4500 IS | EX-Z280 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | |
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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 |