Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The SD4500 IS was launched 7 months after the Fujifilm F500 EXR so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F500 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
SD4500 IS | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon SD4500 IS
Fujifilm F500 EXR | SD4500 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR
SD4500 IS | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS has 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) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD4500 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SD4500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR |
Also called | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $430 |