Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T500

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm T500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm T500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm T500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix T500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm T500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS offers outer dimensions 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 T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm T500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the Fujifilm T500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.