Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L19
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L19 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
- Released July 2011
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced February 2009

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizing.

The SD4500 IS was introduced 2 years after the L19 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the L19 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L19 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon L19
SD4500 IS | L19 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SD4500 IS
L19 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L19
SD4500 IS | L19 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers physical 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 Nikon L19 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L19 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS against the L19.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and L19 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and L19.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD4500 IS having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SD4500 IS will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L19 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L19 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3264 x 2448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 ID | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $0 |