Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20
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![Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS.jpg)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced April 2010
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SD4500 IS was introduced 16 months later than the V-Lux 20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the V-Lux 20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Leica V-Lux 20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Leica V-Lux 20
SD4500 IS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Canon SD4500 IS
V-Lux 20 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Leica V-Lux 20
SD4500 IS | V-Lux 20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS provides 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) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the V-Lux 20.
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and V-Lux 20 is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and V-Lux 20.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 20 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Leica V-Lux 20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Leica V-Lux 20 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2010-04-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $779 |