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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled at a similar time to the RZ10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades against the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Pentax RZ10

 SD4500 IS RZ10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 RZ10 SD4500 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax RZ10

 SD4500 IS RZ10 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS features external 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) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS and the RZ10.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and RZ10.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (178 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
66
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (178 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax RZ10
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Pentax Optio RZ10
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 178 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L D-LI92
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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $200