Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was brought out 18 months prior to the EX-ZR700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700
SD4500 IS | EX-ZR700 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SD4500 IS
EX-ZR700 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
SD4500 IS | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys exterior 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) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the EX-ZR700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and EX-ZR700 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and EX-ZR700.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR700 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) | 222g (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 life | - | 470 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $370 |