Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS
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Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Announced January 2014
(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 N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon N100 and Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and SD4500 IS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

The N100 was unveiled 2 years later than the SD4500 IS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the N100 grades vs the SD4500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SD4500 IS
N100 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon N100
SD4500 IS | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SD4500 IS
N100 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 features physical measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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).
Check the Canon N100 and Canon SD4500 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the N100 against the SD4500 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and SD4500 IS is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and SD4500 IS.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The N100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon N100 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer N100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS |
Also Known as | - | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 grams (0.64 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-12L | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $349 | $300 |