Canon S200 vs Canon SD4500 IS
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Canon S200 vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 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
- Announced July 2011
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S

Canon S200 vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon S200 and Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and SD4500 IS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The S200 was unveiled 2 years later than the SD4500 IS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S200 matches up against the SD4500 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SD4500 IS
S200 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon S200
SD4500 IS | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SD4500 IS
S200 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon S200 vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S200 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Canon SD4500 IS has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Canon S200 and Canon SD4500 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S200 and the SD4500 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S200 and SD4500 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and SD4500 IS.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S200 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more recent S200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon S200 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS |
Otherwise known as | - | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 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 | 200 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $293 | $300 |