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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 23 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the TG-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SD4500 IS TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SD4500 IS

 TG-2 iHS SD4500 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 23 months
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SD4500 IS TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS against the TG-2 iHS.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-2 iHS to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
32
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 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 capability
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $380