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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 5 months earlier than the VG-160 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon SD4500 IS

          

          

            
 VG-160 SD4500 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
 SD4500 IS VG-160 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS offers outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the VG-160.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and VG-160.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VG-160 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

            Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography details
19
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
55
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
24
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
26
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (165 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography info
55
 flash built-in
 very long zoom (360mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery life (165 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
31
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse function
36
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery life (165 shots)
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone support
30
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus VG-160
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 165 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $90