Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8000

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has got 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 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the 8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and 8000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and 8000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 8000 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.