Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30
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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 30 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
- Launched July 2011
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
- Released May 2011
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS and Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SD4500 IS was revealed 2 months later than the V-Lux 30 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the V-Lux 30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Leica V-Lux 30. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Leica V-Lux 30
SD4500 IS | V-Lux 30 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon SD4500 IS
V-Lux 30 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Leica V-Lux 30
SD4500 IS | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | May 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS and Leica V-Lux 30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the V-Lux 30.
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and V-Lux 30 is 94 and 90 respectively.
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and V-Lux 30.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Leica-V-Lux-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Leica V-Lux 30 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2011-05-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 219g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
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 | - | 260 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $900 |