Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS
93 Imaging
33 Features
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94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon SD4500 IS
A800 | SD4500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A800
SD4500 IS | A800 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Canon SD4500 IS
A800 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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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 |