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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was released 19 months later than the HZ30W making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SD4500 IS HZ30W 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SD4500 IS

 HZ30W SD4500 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung HZ30W

 SD4500 IS HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the HZ30W.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and HZ30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and HZ30W.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ30W to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-9L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $280