Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX3
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX3 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
- Launched July 2011
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS versus Ricoh CX3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was released 14 months after the CX3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the CX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Ricoh CX3
SD4500 IS | CX3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Canon SD4500 IS
CX3 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh CX3
SD4500 IS | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outside measurements 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 Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4500 IS versus Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS against the CX3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and CX3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and CX3.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SD4500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Ricoh CX3 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NB-9L | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $329 |