Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was launched 17 months before the Fujifilm T550 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the Fujifilm T550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm T550
SD4500 IS | Fujifilm T550 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SD4500 IS
Fujifilm T550 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm T550
SD4500 IS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the Fujifilm T550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm T550.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
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 3440 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $160 |