Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 132 HS
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and SD4500 IS (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Elph 115 IS was revealed 19 months after the SD4500 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SD4500 IS being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the SD4500 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS
Elph 115 IS | SD4500 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon Elph 115 IS
SD4500 IS | Elph 115 IS |
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Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon SD4500 IS
Elph 115 IS | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS features outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SD4500 IS has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the SD4500 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and SD4500 IS is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and SD4500 IS.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS |
Also referred to as | IXUS 132 HS | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 pounds) | 190g (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life | 170 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $225 | $300 |