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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX200 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 2 years later than the SX200 IS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the SX200 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SD4500 IS SX200 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2009More recent by 27 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 SX200 IS SD4500 IS 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 SD4500 IS SX200 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has specifications of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS and the SX200 IS.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and SX200 IS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and SX200 IS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX200 IS to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer SD4500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition (247g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Alternative name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 247 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 model NB-9L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $329