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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4500 IS was revealed 5 months before the Fujifilm XP50 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm XP50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Fujifilm XP50 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP50

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP50 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP50 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $180