Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 19 months after the FE-4030 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the FE-4030.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and FE-4030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and FE-4030.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.