Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Released February 2014

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S32, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and S32 (13MP) and the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") offer different sensor size.

The SD4500 IS was announced 3 years before the S32 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the S32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Nikon Coolpix S32. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S32
SD4500 IS | S32 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SD4500 IS
S32 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S32
SD4500 IS | S32 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S32 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the S32.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and S32 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and S32.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD4500 IS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S32 will deliver more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S32 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4160 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 175g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $180 |