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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched 13 months prior to the SP-820UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS SP-820UZ 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys 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 SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the SP-820UZ.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and SP-820UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and SP-820UZ.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
20
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
34
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
37
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than others (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
33
 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
55
 flash built-in
 long reach (360mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (22mm)
 very long reach (896mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (485 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
32
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
35
 relatively wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 no microphone socket
25
 relatively wide (22mm)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than others (485g)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 gr (0.42 pounds) 485 gr (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $299