Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L21
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Released February 2010
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SD4500 IS was released 18 months after the L21 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the L21 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L21 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Nikon Coolpix L21. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon L21
| SD4500 IS | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Canon SD4500 IS
| L21 | SD4500 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L21
| SD4500 IS | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon L21 has proportions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the L21.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and L21 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and L21.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SD4500 IS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SD4500 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L21 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
| Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-07-19 | 2010-02-03 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $300 | $180 |