Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung SL202
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as PL50

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was revealed 2 years after the SL202 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung SL202
SD4500 IS | SL202 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SD4500 IS
SL202 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung SL202
SD4500 IS | SL202 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS features external measurements 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 SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS against the SL202.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and SL202.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SD4500 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Samsung SL202 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 grams (0.42 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $140 |