Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700
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![Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS.jpg)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Superseded the Nikon P7100
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.
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The SD4500 IS was brought out 22 months before the P7700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the P7700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon P7700
SD4500 IS | P7700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon SD4500 IS
P7700 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Introduced | May 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 22 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon P7700
SD4500 IS | P7700 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS has got external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7700 has sizing of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the P7700.
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and P7700 is 94 and 82 respectively.
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and P7700.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD4500 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon P7700 will give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P7700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7700 |
Other name | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-05-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.0-4.0 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 392 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 191 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $499 |