Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX280 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched 20 months before the SX280 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the SX280 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS features physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon SX280 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX280 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the SX280 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and SX280 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and SX280 HS.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX280 HS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.