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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4500 IS was introduced 9 months before the TG-1 iHS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SD4500 IS TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 TG-1 iHS SD4500 IS 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011More modern by 9 months
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SD4500 IS TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outer 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-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS against the TG-1 iHS.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-1 iHS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
31
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 life - 350 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $399