Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP200

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 20 months prior to the Fujifilm XP200 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP200 has dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the Fujifilm XP200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP200 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP200.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP200 to show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.