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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 2 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the FE-45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus FE-45

 SD4500 IS FE-45 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 FE-45 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus FE-45

 SD4500 IS FE-45 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS offers physical dimensions 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 Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the FE-45.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and FE-45 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and FE-45.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SD4500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Olympus FE-45
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus FE-45
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus FE-45
Alternative name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
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