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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(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
Canon SD4500 IS
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 Elph 115 IS SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 SD4500 IS Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon SD4500 IS

 Elph 115 IS SD4500 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography info
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
55
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
no Timelapse function
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Canon SD4500 IS
 Canon Elph 115 ISCanon PowerShot SD4500 IS
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