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Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 N100 SD4500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon N100

 SD4500 IS N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SD4500 IS

 N100 SD4500 IS 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
33
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography factors
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
supports touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
55
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Canon N100 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Canon SD4500 IS
 Canon PowerShot N100Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
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