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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus SH-1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus SH-1

 SD4500 IS SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 SH-1 SD4500 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2011Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SH-1

 SD4500 IS SH-1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (271 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (271g)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography info
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lighter than others (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SH-1
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus Stylus SH-1
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