Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SD980 IS
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
- Released August 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SD980 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the SD980 IS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD4500 IS was manufactured 24 months later than the SD980 IS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the SD980 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Canon PowerShot SD980 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Canon SD980 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SD980 IS
SD4500 IS | SD980 IS | |||
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Released | July 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS
SD980 IS | SD4500 IS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SD980 IS
SD4500 IS | SD980 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon SD980 IS has measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SD980 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS and the SD980 IS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and SD980 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and SD980 IS.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD980 IS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SD4500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SD980 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | Digital IXUS 200 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 53 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 ID | NB-9L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | - |