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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was announced 18 months earlier than the SD4500 IS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A3100 IS grades vs the SD4500 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 A3100 IS SD4500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A3100 IS

 SD4500 IS A3100 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SD4500 IS

 A3100 IS SD4500 IS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4500 IS has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the SD4500 IS.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and SD4500 IS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and SD4500 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3100 IS to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography details
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography details
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography information
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
55
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Canon SD4500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCanon PowerShot SD4500 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
Also called - Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG 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 165g (0.36 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID NB-8L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $159 $300