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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR1000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 14 months before the EX-ZR1000 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the EX-ZR1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 SD4500 IS EX-ZR1000 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 EX-ZR1000 SD4500 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2011Newer by 14 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000

 SD4500 IS EX-ZR1000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys outside measurements 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-ZR1000 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS against the EX-ZR1000.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and EX-ZR1000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR1000 to show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR1000 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (470 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
good battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR1000
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-09-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 255 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life - 470 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $572