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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon S70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the S70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4500 IS was announced 24 months later than the S70 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD4500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the S70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S70

 SD4500 IS S70 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 S70 SD4500 IS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution288k230kSharper display (+58k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S70

 SD4500 IS S70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon S70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the S70.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and S70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and S70.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S70 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SD4500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S70 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S70 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S70 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S70
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
32
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S70
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S70
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix S70
Other name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 288k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 grams (0.42 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $290