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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Casio EX-Z90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z90 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 24 months later than the EX-Z90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD4500 IS grades against the EX-Z90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-Z90

 SD4500 IS EX-Z90 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 EX-Z90 SD4500 IS 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-Z90

 SD4500 IS EX-Z90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z90 has proportions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS against the EX-Z90.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and EX-Z90 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and EX-Z90.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z90 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SD4500 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z90 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
55
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-Z90
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z90
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z90
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 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 10MP 12MP
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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 190g (0.42 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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-60
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $150