Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 17 months before the SD4500 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD1300 IS grades versus the SD4500 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS features external measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4500 IS has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SD4500 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the SD4500 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and SD4500 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and SD4500 IS.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SD1300 IS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.