Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was brought out 2 years after the W80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Pentax W80
SD4500 IS | W80 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon SD4500 IS
W80 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax W80
SD4500 IS | W80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the W80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and W80.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax W80 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SD4500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Pentax Optio W80 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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 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 grams (0.42 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $250 |