Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as X-935

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus FE-5020
SD4500 IS | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SD4500 IS
FE-5020 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus FE-5020
SD4500 IS | FE-5020 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4500 IS and the FE-5020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and FE-5020.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | X-935 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 model | NB-9L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $160 |