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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SD4500 IS versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and S1 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 5 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD4500 IS grades against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS S1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 S1 SD4500 IS 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS S1 
ReleasedJuly 2011March 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS has external dimensions 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 S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4500 IS versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the S1.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and S1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax S1 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
20
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
35
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
39
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax S1 Travel photography factors
55
 built-in flash
 great reach (360mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Pentax S1 Vlogging details
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic support
28
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Pentax Optio S1
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 157 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $174