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Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Canon SD4500 IS
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A495 versus Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released 18 months before the SD4500 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A495 scores against the SD4500 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 A495 SD4500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A495

 SD4500 IS A495 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SD4500 IS

 A495 SD4500 IS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A495 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A495 compared to the SD4500 IS.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and SD4500 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and SD4500 IS.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography information
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography information
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography advice
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A495 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon SD4500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
Also called as - Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 175 gr (0.39 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $300