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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Announced November 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is very close but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the P7800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the P7800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon P7800

 SD4500 IS P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 P7800 SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2011Newer by 28 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon P7800

 SD4500 IS P7800 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has got external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has specifications of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS against the P7800.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and P7800 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and P7800.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD4500 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon P7800 will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Nikon P7800
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Nikon P7800 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Nikon P7800 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
68
better than average battery power (350 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging features
Nikon P7800 Vlogging features
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
75
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (399 grams)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix P7800
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-11-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $550