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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and L28 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 18 months before the L28 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD4500 IS grades against the L28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon L28

 SD4500 IS L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 L28 SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L28

 SD4500 IS L28 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the L28.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and L28 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and L28.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L28 to offer you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L28 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
resolution is good (20MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L28 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
great battery (280 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
32
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L28 Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix L28
Alternative name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 life - 280 images
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $90