Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 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
- Released July 2011
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon L610
SD4500 IS | L610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SD4500 IS
L610 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon L610
SD4500 IS | L610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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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 |