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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replacement is Canon SX510 HS
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Canon SX500 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 13 months earlier than the SX500 IS making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the SX500 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 SX500 IS SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS SX500 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Canon SX500 IS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS versus Canon SX500 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the SX500 IS.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and SX500 IS is 94 and 80 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and SX500 IS.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
46
 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography details
Canon SX500 IS Street photography details
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
44
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (195 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
55
 has built in flash
 long reach (360mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (195 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography details
32
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
46
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery (195 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging information
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic port
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Canon SX500 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISCanon PowerShot SX500 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 1
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/1600s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 341 gr (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 195 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $299