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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Fujifilm XP80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm XP80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Fujifilm XP80

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Fujifilm XP80 SD4500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP80

 SD4500 IS Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS provides physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP80 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SD4500 IS versus Fujifilm XP80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP80 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography information
31
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
34
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISFujifilm XP80
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Fujifilm XP80
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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 - 210 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $149