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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70 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
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced 2 years later than the E70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Pentax E70

 SD4500 IS E70 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 E70 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax E70

 SD4500 IS E70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the E70.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and E70.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SD4500 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax E70 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Pentax E70 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
Pentax E70 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Pentax E70 Landscape photography info
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax E70 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax E70
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPentax Optio E70
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Pentax Optio E70
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-01-05
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $140