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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(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
Olympus FE-5020
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus FE-5020

 SD4500 IS FE-5020 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 FE-5020 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus FE-5020

 SD4500 IS FE-5020 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
environment sealing
lighter than others (137 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
lighter than others (137g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
31
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
relatively wide (24mm)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus FE-5020
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