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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SD4500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 5 months prior to the EX-ZR15 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the EX-ZR15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 SD4500 IS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS EX-ZR15 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with physical 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-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the EX-ZR15.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and EX-ZR15 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and EX-ZR15.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
	
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
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 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography information
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery pack (325 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
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 flash built-in
 long zoom (360mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 good battery pack (325 shots)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 low resolution (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good battery pack (325 shots)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging highlights
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic port
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
Auto exposure 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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 325 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $249