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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD4500 IS was brought out around the same time to the Fujifilm F550 EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Fujifilm F550 EXR SD4500 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD4500 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
50
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 215 grams (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 All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 158
Other
Battery model NB-9L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $450