Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS
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94 Imaging
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS
A3100 IS | SD4500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A3100 IS
SD4500 IS | A3100 IS | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SD4500 IS
A3100 IS | SD4500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Analyze the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SD4500 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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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 |