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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 23 months earlier than the SX160 IS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the SX160 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 SX160 IS SD4500 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX160 IS

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS SX160 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with exterior measurements 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 SX160 IS has proportions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the SX160 IS.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and SX160 IS is 94 and 86 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and SX160 IS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography factors
20
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
46
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (291g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
51
 long zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
55
 flash built-in
 long zoom (360mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 lighter than competition (291g)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great zoom (448mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography details
32
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
51
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone port
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competition (291 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX160 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCanon PowerShot SX160 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
Other name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-448mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 291 gr (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 pictures
Form 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 shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $199