Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.