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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Fujifilm T550
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SD4500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than competitors (136g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
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