Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus XZ-1

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") have different sensor dimensions.

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 6 months later than the XZ-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS and the XZ-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and XZ-1.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The SD4500 IS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging.