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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Pentax W80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Pentax W80

 SD4500 IS W80 
RevealedJuly 2011June 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 W80 SD4500 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax W80

 SD4500 IS W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Pentax W80 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
32
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPentax Optio W80
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