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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched 14 months later than the H55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony H55

 SD4500 IS H55 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 H55 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony H55

 SD4500 IS H55 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the H55.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and H55.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SD4500 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Sony H55
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Sony H55 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Sony H55 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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