Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500
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93 Imaging
36 Features
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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the FujiFilm JZ500
SD4500 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon SD4500 IS
JZ500 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and FujiFilm JZ500
SD4500 IS | JZ500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |