Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 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
- Revealed July 2011
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Announced February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 8010

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was launched 18 months later than the 8010 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus 8010
SD4500 IS | 8010 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SD4500 IS
8010 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 8010
SD4500 IS | 8010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has proportions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 8010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the 8010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and 8010 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and 8010.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 8010 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SD4500 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | mju Tough 8010 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $600 |