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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 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 S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the S620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the S620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S620

 SD4500 IS S620 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 S620 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S620

 SD4500 IS S620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS features outer 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) and the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the S620.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and S620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and S620.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S620 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SD4500 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S620 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S620 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
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pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix S620
Other name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $37