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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30 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 S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is very similar but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 6 months prior to the S30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD4500 IS scores against the S30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S30

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS S30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 S30 SD4500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S30

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS S30 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS offers external 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) whilst the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon S30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the S30.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and S30 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and S30.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SD4500 IS comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
20
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
25
 provides face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Nikon S30 Street photography features
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
51
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
29
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 weather proofing
 low frames per second (1.5 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S30 Travel photography info
55
 flash built-in
 very long reach (360mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (214g)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not good (29mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S30 Landscape photography information
32
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
26
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (29mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S30 Vlogging factors
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
23
 provides face detection focus
 wide angle not good (29mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (214g)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S30
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix S30
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $119