Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX120 IS
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34 Features
27 Overall
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87 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX120 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
- Revealed July 2011
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Revealed August 2009
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is very close but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD4500 IS was launched 24 months later than the SX120 IS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD4500 IS scores against the SX120 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SX120 IS
| SD4500 IS | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS
| SX120 IS | SD4500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX120 IS
| SD4500 IS | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Canon SX120 IS has specifications of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the SX120 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and SX120 IS is 94 and 87 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and SX120 IS.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The SD4500 IS features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The fresher SD4500 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
| Also Known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-08-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-4.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/500 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 285 gr (0.63 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
| 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-9L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $300 | $249 |