Canon G15 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Here, we will be matching up the Canon G15 and Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is pretty comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and SD4500 IS (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was unveiled 15 months later than the SD4500 IS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G15 scores versus the SD4500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G15 offers outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G15 and the SD4500 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and SD4500 IS is 86 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and SD4500 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G15 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G15 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent G15 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.