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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4500 IS was released 2 years later than the 9000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD4500 IS scores against the 9000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus 9000

 SD4500 IS 9000 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 27 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 9000 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 9000

 SD4500 IS 9000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outside 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) whilst the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 9000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the 9000.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and 9000.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus 9000 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SD4500 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography details
Olympus 9000 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (225 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (225g)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus Stylus 9000
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 225g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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