Canon A810 vs Canon SD4500 IS
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94 Imaging
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Canon A810 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon A810 versus Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SD4500 IS (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A810 was introduced 7 months after the SD4500 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A810 grades versus the SD4500 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 & Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery & Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SD4500 IS
A810 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A810
SD4500 IS | A810 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SD4500 IS
A810 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SD4500 IS has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Canon A810 versus Canon SD4500 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A810 versus the SD4500 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and SD4500 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and SD4500 IS.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A810 to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A810 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS |
Also referred to as | - | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 171 gr (0.38 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 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 | 220 photos | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $99 | $300 |