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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 24 months after the S1000pj which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the S1000pj in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SD4500 IS S1000pj 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SD4500 IS

 S1000pj SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 SD4500 IS S1000pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the S1000pj.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and S1000pj is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and S1000pj.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S1000pj to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SD4500 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $289