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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 2 years after the H50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony H50

 SD4500 IS H50 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 H50 SD4500 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony H50

 SD4500 IS H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in 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) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS and the H50.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and H50.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SD4500 IS to resolve more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SD4500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography info
Sony H50 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
44
built-in flash
great zoom (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (547g)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
32
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
34
manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than others (547 grams)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $80