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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD4500 IS scores vs the WG-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Ricoh WG-50

 SD4500 IS WG-50 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 WG-50 SD4500 IS 
IntroducedMay 2017July 2011Newer by 71 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh WG-50

 SD4500 IS WG-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the WG-50.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography info
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Ricoh WG-50
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISRicoh WG-50
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Ricoh WG-50
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2017-05-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $280