Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X10

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is very comparable but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") have different sensor measurements.

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 11 months before the Fujifilm X10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD4500 IS scores against the Fujifilm X10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Fujifilm X10. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has got outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm X10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the Fujifilm X10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm X10 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm X10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD4500 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X10 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.