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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus XZ-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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SD4500 IS was released 17 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 SD4500 IS XZ-2 iHS 

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

 XZ-2 iHS SD4500 IS 
ReleasedDecember 2012July 2011Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 SD4500 IS XZ-2 iHS 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has 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) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

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

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD4500 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (340 shots)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
55
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (346g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
36
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (346g)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 346 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L Li-90B
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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $450