Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A150
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched July 2011
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm A150 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm A150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A150. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm A150
SD4500 IS | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon SD4500 IS
Fujifilm A150 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm A150
SD4500 IS | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm A150 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the Fujifilm A150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm A150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm A150.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SD4500 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A150 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 36-107mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 grams (0.42 lb) | 130 grams (0.29 lb) |
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 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $130 |