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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched about the same time to the EX-ZR100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the EX-ZR100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SD4500 IS EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 EX-ZR100 SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SD4500 IS EX-ZR100 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the EX-ZR100.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and EX-ZR100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and EX-ZR100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR100
55
has built in flash
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography details
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Other name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 40.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $300