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Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Photography Glossary

Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was introduced 18 months later than the SD4500 IS which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the N scores vs the SD4500 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon SD4500 IS

 N SD4500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon N

 SD4500 IS N 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Canon SD4500 IS

 N SD4500 IS 
Manual focus No manual focusing

Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon N has outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SD4500 IS has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the N vs the SD4500 IS.

Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and SD4500 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and SD4500 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon N to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher N is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography info
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography advice
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
32
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging advice
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have microphone jack
28
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon N vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Canon SD4500 IS
 Canon PowerShot NCanon PowerShot SD4500 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
Also called as - Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $300