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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Fujifilm A100
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Fujifilm A100 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm A100

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm A100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
lighter than competition (124g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography info
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
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