Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 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
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus SH-1
SD4500 IS | SH-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SD4500 IS
SH-1 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SH-1
SD4500 IS | SH-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the SH-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and SH-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and SH-1.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 380 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $349 |