Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the FujiFilm JX300
SD4500 IS | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SD4500 IS
JX300 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and FujiFilm JX300
SD4500 IS | JX300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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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 |