Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SD4500 IS (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD4000 IS was revealed 11 months before the SD4500 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD4000 IS scores against the SD4500 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS
SD4000 IS | SD4500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SD4000 IS
SD4500 IS | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | August 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SD4500 IS
SD4000 IS | SD4500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon SD4500 IS has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SD4500 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the SD4500 IS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and SD4500 IS is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and SD4500 IS.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SD4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS |
Also called | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-02 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $300 |