Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") come with different sensor size.

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD4500 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.