Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX240 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD4500 IS was announced 6 months prior to the SX240 HS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the SX240 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SX240 HS
SD4500 IS | SX240 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SD4500 IS
SX240 HS | SD4500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX240 HS
SD4500 IS | SX240 HS | |||
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Released | July 2011 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Canon SX240 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX240 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the SX240 HS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and SX240 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and SX240 HS.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX240 HS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Digic 5 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | PureColor II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NB-6L |
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 | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $0 |