Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H20
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H20 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
- Revealed July 2011
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H20 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD4500 IS was launched 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD4500 IS grades against the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony H20
SD4500 IS | H20 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | May 2009 | More recent by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon SD4500 IS
H20 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony H20
SD4500 IS | H20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS provides external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the H20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and H20.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SD4500 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Alternate name | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $249 |