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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon S32
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S32

 SD4500 IS S32 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 S32 SD4500 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S32

 SD4500 IS S32 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 size comparison

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

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count decent (13MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Nikon S32
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S32
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3")
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S32
55
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
environment sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S32
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix S32
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