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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and JX300 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 7 months after the JX300 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the JX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SD4500 IS JX300 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 JX300 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 SD4500 IS JX300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the JX300.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and JX300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and JX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average in class (130 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 180 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $110