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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 11 months later than the S8100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the S8100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S8100

 SD4500 IS S8100 
LaunchedJuly 2011September 2010More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 S8100 SD4500 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S8100

 SD4500 IS S8100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has 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) and the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the S8100.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and S8100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S8100 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SD4500 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S8100 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S8100
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S8100 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S8100
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix S8100
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $299