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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon W300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was released 6 years earlier than the W300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD4500 IS scores against the W300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon W300

 SD4500 IS W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 W300 SD4500 IS 
LaunchedMay 2017July 2011More recent by 71 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon W300

 SD4500 IS W300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS versus Nikon W300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the W300.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and W300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and W300.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon W300 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon W300 Landscape photography highlights
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Nikon W300 Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix W300
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 280 shots
Battery type - Built-in
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $387