Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SD4500 IS has external dimensions of 101 x 59 x 22 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.87″) and weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-2 iHS has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89″) and weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Canon SD4500 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 26mm thinner than Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon SD4500 IS is significantly lighter (156g ) than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS / Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S nor Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SD4500 IS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.