Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
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- 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
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and SD4500 IS (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A3500 IS was released 18 months after the SD4500 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A3500 IS grades versus the SD4500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS
A3500 IS | SD4500 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A3500 IS
SD4500 IS | A3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SD4500 IS
A3500 IS | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4500 IS has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SD4500 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the SD4500 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and SD4500 IS is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and SD4500 IS.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS |
Also called | - | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $115 | $300 |