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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 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-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 24 months later than the EX-Z450 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the EX-Z450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SD4500 IS EX-Z450 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 EX-Z450 SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SD4500 IS EX-Z450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has proportions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the EX-Z450.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and EX-Z450 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and EX-Z450.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z450 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-08-18
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model NB-9L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $229