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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD4500 IS grades against the Fujifilm Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS features external measurements 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 Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SD4500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than others (110g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than others (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
25
lighter than others (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Alternative name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-9L NP-45
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 SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $150