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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out around the same time to the S100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the S100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S100

 SD4500 IS S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 S100 SD4500 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k230kSharper screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S100

 SD4500 IS S100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon S100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the S100.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and S100 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and S100.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S100 to produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S100 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S100
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S100 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S100 Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix S100
Alternate name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 820 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 - 150 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $240