Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Fujifilm F660EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The SD4500 IS was released 5 months before the Fujifilm F660EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm F660EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm F660EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD4500 IS versus Fujifilm F660EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD4500 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm F660EXR will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.