Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ305

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was manufactured 18 months after the JZ300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the JZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300
SD4500 IS | JZ300 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SD4500 IS
JZ300 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
SD4500 IS | JZ300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the JZ300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and JZ300 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and JZ300.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | FinePix JZ305 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NB-9L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $180 |