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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Successor is Nikon AW110
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed around the same time to the AW100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the AW100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon AW100

 SD4500 IS AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 AW100 SD4500 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon AW100

 SD4500 IS AW100 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the AW100.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and AW100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and AW100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW100 to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography info
Nikon AW100 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Nikon AW100 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography features
32
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon AW100 Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon AW100
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix AW100
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE 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, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $299