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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Casio EX-ZR700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 SD4500 IS EX-ZR700 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 EX-ZR700 SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 SD4500 IS EX-ZR700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR700
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
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