Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony G3

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

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.

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

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.