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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus 8010
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus 8010

 SD4500 IS 8010 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 8010 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 8010

 SD4500 IS 8010 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
28
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (245g)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
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