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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Samsung HZ35W
(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 June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was released 14 months after the HZ35W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SD4500 IS HZ35W 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SD4500 IS

 HZ35W SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 SD4500 IS HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the HZ35W.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ35W to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SD4500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography features
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
55
flash built-in
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-9L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $300