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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 7 months after the SP-610UZ so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD4500 IS grades against the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS SP-610UZ 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the SP-610UZ.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and SP-610UZ is 94 and 79 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and SP-610UZ.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SD4500 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
20
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
28
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
39
 amazing zoom range (28-616mm  22.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
55
 has built in flash
 long zoom (360mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 MP count low (10MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long zoom (616mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
32
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing microphone socket
26
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus SP-610UZ
Alternative name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 190g (0.42 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 - 340 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery model NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $299