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Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A800 versus Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was released 6 months earlier than the SD4500 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A800 grades vs the SD4500 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 A800 SD4500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A800

 SD4500 IS A800 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SD4500 IS

 A800 SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon SD4500 IS has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon A800 versus Canon SD4500 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A800 vs the SD4500 IS.

Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and SD4500 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and SD4500 IS.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography features
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
25
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography factors
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
29
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (300 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
55
better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography information
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
26
better than average battery life (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
24
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Canon SD4500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A800Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
Alternate name - Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max 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 186 gr (0.41 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 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 life 300 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $90 $300