Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
- Revealed July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm A100
SD4500 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SD4500 IS
Fujifilm A100 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm A100
SD4500 IS | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Manual 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 A100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS provides physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the Fujifilm A100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm A100.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SD4500 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A100 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-04 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $0 |