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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Key Specs

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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS versus Canon SX130 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched 12 months later than the SX130 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the SX130 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SX130 IS

 SD4500 IS SX130 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 SX130 IS SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX130 IS

 SD4500 IS SX130 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Canon SX130 IS has dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

See the Canon SD4500 IS versus Canon SX130 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 vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the SX130 IS.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and SX130 IS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and SX130 IS.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX130 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SD4500 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
lighter than competition (308g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
32
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCanon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-08-19
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 308g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
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-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $250