Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Nikon Coolpix W300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon W300
SD4500 IS | W300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SD4500 IS
W300 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 71 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon W300
SD4500 IS | W300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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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 |