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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and L610 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 12 months earlier than the L610 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the L610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon L610

 SD4500 IS L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 L610 SD4500 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L610

 SD4500 IS L610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS offers physical measurements 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 L610 has specifications of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD4500 IS and the L610.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and L610 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and L610.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L610
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L610
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (240g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (120 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L610 Landscape photography highlights
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (120 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Nikon L610 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix L610
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-08-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 240 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 life - 120 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $150