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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Canon SX150 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 10 months before the SX150 IS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD4500 IS scores against the SX150 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SD4500 IS SX150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 SX150 IS SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2011Newer by 10 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX150 IS

 SD4500 IS SX150 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Canon SX150 IS has specifications of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS versus Canon SX150 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the SX150 IS.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and SX150 IS is 94 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and SX150 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (130 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (130 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 1
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 range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 306 gr (0.67 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 Overall 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 life - 130 images
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NB-9L 2 x AA
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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $249