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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched 2 years after the G3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD4500 IS grades against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony G3

 SD4500 IS G3 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 G3 SD4500 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony G3

 SD4500 IS G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the G3.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and G3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SD4500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Sony G3
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Sony G3
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 185 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $200