Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 550WP
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94 Imaging
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 550WP

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 550WP Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was launched 2 years after the 550WP which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 550WP Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus 550WP
SD4500 IS | 550WP | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon SD4500 IS
550WP | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 550WP
SD4500 IS | 550WP | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS has outside measurements 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 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 550WP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the 550WP.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and 550WP is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and 550WP.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SD4500 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
Other name | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | mju 550WP |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $399 |