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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as EX1
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very comparable but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 13 months later than the TL500 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung TL500

 SD4500 IS TL500 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 TL500 SD4500 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung TL500

 SD4500 IS TL500 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4500 IS against the TL500.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and TL500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The SD4500 IS has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The fresher SD4500 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
32
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
64
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSamsung TL500
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Samsung TL500
Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 386 gr (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID NB-9L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $527