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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very well matched but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD4500 IS was released 21 months before the Fujifilm X20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm X20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm X20 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Fujifilm X20 SD4500 IS 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2011Fresher by 21 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm X20

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm X20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the Fujifilm X20.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm X20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD4500 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Fujifilm X20
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/1000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 353g (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $500