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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4500 IS was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD4500 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Fujifilm S8100fd SD4500 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Canon SD4500 IS versus Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 94 and 75 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SD4500 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Other name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $300