Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 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
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung TL500
SD4500 IS | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon SD4500 IS
TL500 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung TL500
SD4500 IS | TL500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |