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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(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
Nikon L22
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon L22

 SD4500 IS L22 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 L22 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L22

 SD4500 IS L22 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography details
Nikon L22 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L22
31
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L22 Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix L22
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