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Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon D10 versus Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D10 was unveiled 24 months prior to the SD4500 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D10 grades vs the SD4500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 D10 SD4500 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon D10

 SD4500 IS D10 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SD4500 IS

 D10 SD4500 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Canon SD4500 IS has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon D10 versus Canon SD4500 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D10 compared to the SD4500 IS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and SD4500 IS is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SD4500 IS.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon D10 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
31
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
53
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography information
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging info
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SD4500 IS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
Also called as - Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 model NB-6L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $300