Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SD4500 IS
D10 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon D10
SD4500 IS | D10 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SD4500 IS
D10 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D10 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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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 |