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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 SD1300 IS SD4500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SD4500 IS SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SD4500 IS

 SD1300 IS SD4500 IS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS size comparison

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

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SD4500 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCanon PowerShot SD4500 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-360mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-6L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch - $300