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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SD4500 IS TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 TG-850 iHS SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SD4500 IS TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4500 IS against the TG-850 iHS.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and TG-850 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
55
flash built-in
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
good battery power (330 CIPA)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
quite wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
33
quite wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-29
Physical type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $250