Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1
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![Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS.jpg)
![Pentax Optio S1 front Pentax Optio S1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-S1/Pentax-S1-front.jpg)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Pentax S1
SD4500 IS | S1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SD4500 IS
S1 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax S1
SD4500 IS | S1 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | March 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4500-IS-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |