Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
- Announced July 2011
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced August 2013

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the EX-ZR800 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the EX-ZR800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800
SD4500 IS | EX-ZR800 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SD4500 IS
EX-ZR800 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
SD4500 IS | EX-ZR800 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR800 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the EX-ZR800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and EX-ZR800 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and EX-ZR800.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR800 to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-08-07 |
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 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 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | 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 technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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), |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 grams (0.42 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
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 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 |
Style 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $429 |