Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was released 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.