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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS versus Canon SX230 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was released very close to the SX230 HS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the SX230 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SX230 HS

 SD4500 IS SX230 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 SX230 HS SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX230 HS

 SD4500 IS SX230 HS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys outer 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 SX230 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the SX230 HS.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and SX230 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and SX230 HS.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX230 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
61
lighter than others in class (223g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX230 HS Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (223g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX230 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCanon PowerShot SX230 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 223 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 210 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $399