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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 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 referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed at a similar time to the TG-810 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus TG-810

 SD4500 IS TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 TG-810 SD4500 IS 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus TG-810

 SD4500 IS TG-810 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS provides external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the TG-810.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and TG-810 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and TG-810.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus TG-810
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $428