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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 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
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SZ-11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4500 IS was brought out at a similar time to the SZ-11 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus SZ-11

					

					

						
 SD4500 IS SZ-11 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon SD4500 IS

					

					

						
 SZ-11 SD4500 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SZ-11

					

					

						
 SD4500 IS SZ-11 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither comes with Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the SZ-11.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and SZ-11 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and SZ-11.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-11 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

						Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
20
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
33
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography advice
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
55
 flash built-in
 very long reach (360mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (200 shots)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
32
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
40
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery life (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging features
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
31
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus SZ-11
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $253