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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A2300 and Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SD4500 IS (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was brought out 7 months after the SD4500 IS and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2300 scores against the SD4500 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SD4500 IS

					

					

						
 A2300 SD4500 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A2300

					

					

						
 SD4500 IS A2300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SD4500 IS

					

					

						
 A2300 SD4500 IS 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2300 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4500 IS has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2300 and Canon SD4500 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A2300 and the SD4500 IS.
Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SD4500 IS is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and SD4500 IS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger A2300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

						Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2300 Portrait photography features
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
20
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
56
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
32
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
66
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
 built-in flash
 long reach (360mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse mode
32
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2300 Vlogging information
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon SD4500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
Also referred to as - Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos -
Form 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $300