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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SH-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD4500 IS scores against the SH-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus SH-3

 SD4500 IS SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 SH-3 SD4500 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2011More recent by 55 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SH-3

 SD4500 IS SH-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS has got physical 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 SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SH-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the SH-3.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and SH-3 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and SH-3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
55
flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-3
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SH-3
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SH-3
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus Stylus SH-3
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
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 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 life - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $579