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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon D60 front
Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched March 2008
  • Replaced the Nikon D40X
  • Successor is Nikon D5000
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the D60 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and D60 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the D60 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD4500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the D60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon D60

 SD4500 IS D60 
LaunchedJuly 2011March 2008More recent by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 D60 SD4500 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon D60

 SD4500 IS D60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has got outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon D60 has specifications of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the D60.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and D60 is 94 and 70 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and D60.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The SD4500 IS contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer SD4500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D60 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography details
Nikon D60 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography features
Nikon D60 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Nikon D60 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
46
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon D60 Landscape photography details
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D60 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
9
no video
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon D60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon D60
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon D60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon D60
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-19 2008-03-19
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 522 gr (1.15 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 562
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $398