Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Released July 2011
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A2100 IS was launched 3 years prior to the SD4500 IS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A2100 IS grades against the SD4500 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS
A2100 IS | SD4500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A2100 IS
SD4500 IS | A2100 IS | |||
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Released | July 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SD4500 IS
A2100 IS | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon SD4500 IS has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SD4500 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS versus the SD4500 IS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and SD4500 IS is 92 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and SD4500 IS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A2100 IS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS |
Also referred to as | - | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $220 | $300 |