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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced at a similar time to the S8200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S8200

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 S8200 SD4500 IS 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S8200

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS S8200 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the S8200.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and S8200 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and S8200.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
20
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
40
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
41
 incredible zoom range (25-350mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
55
 flash built-in
 long reach (360mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
 lighter than competition in class (213g)
 comes with focus by touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (350mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (250 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
32
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
45
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery power (250 shots)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8200 Vlogging highlights
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic port
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (213g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix S8200
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $329