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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 5 months before the WB850F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD4500 IS scores against the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 WB850F SD4500 IS 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS WB850F 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS features exterior dimensions 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 WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the WB850F.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and WB850F.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
20
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
43
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (250g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
52
 long zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
55
 built-in flash
 great reach (360mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 very long zoom (483mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
32
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 MP count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
49
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone port
34
 reasonably wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (250g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSamsung WB850F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Samsung WB850F
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $599