Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S100
SD4500 IS | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon SD4500 IS
S100 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 820k | 230k | Sharper screen (+590k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S100
SD4500 IS | S100 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | August 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and S100 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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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 |