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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 2 months after the P300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD4500 IS grades against the P300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon P300

 SD4500 IS P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 P300 SD4500 IS 
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon P300

 SD4500 IS P300 
ReleasedJuly 2011May 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has outer dimensions 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 P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the P300.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and P300 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and P300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P300 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P300
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon P300
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon P300 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
36
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix P300
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $500