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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
37

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").

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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