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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 24 months before the WG-3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD4500 IS scores against the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Pentax WG-3

 SD4500 IS WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 WG-3 SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax WG-3

 SD4500 IS WG-3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax WG-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS against the WG-3.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and WG-3.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
72
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
28
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Pentax WG-3
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISPentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Pentax WG-3
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 pictures
Style 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $300