Canon S110 vs Canon SD4500 IS

Below, we are looking at the Canon S110 vs Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is very close but the S110 (1/1.7") and SD4500 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S110 was introduced 15 months later than the SD4500 IS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S110 scores against the SD4500 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S110 & Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S110 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Canon SD4500 IS has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S110 against the SD4500 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and SD4500 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and SD4500 IS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S110 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S110 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S110 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.