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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 18 months after the I-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Pentax I-10

 SD4500 IS I-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 I-10 SD4500 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax I-10

 SD4500 IS I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS against the I-10.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and I-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax I-10 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography features
Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
55
flash built-in
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 model NB-9L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $310