Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 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
- Announced July 2011
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced February 2010

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the L22 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was announced 18 months later than the L22 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD4500 IS scores against the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Nikon Coolpix L22. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon L22
SD4500 IS | L22 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SD4500 IS
L22 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L22
SD4500 IS | L22 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon L22 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the L22.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and L22 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and L22.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L22 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SD4500 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L22 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L22 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 37-134mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 183g (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $130 |