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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Canon SX240 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SX240 HS

 SD4500 IS SX240 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 SX240 HS SD4500 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX240 HS

 SD4500 IS SX240 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography details
Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others (224g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (230 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX240 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCanon PowerShot SX240 HS
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