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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(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
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and JZ500 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was released 14 months after the JZ500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the JZ500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500

 SD4500 IS JZ500 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 JZ500 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and FujiFilm JZ500

 SD4500 IS JZ500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the JZ500.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and JZ500 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and JZ500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
55
has built in flash
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
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 One One
Cost at release $300 $230