Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus FE-45
SD4500 IS | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SD4500 IS
FE-45 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus FE-45
SD4500 IS | FE-45 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Olympus FE-45 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $130 |