Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony H55
SD4500 IS | H55 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SD4500 IS
H55 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony H55
SD4500 IS | H55 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $235 |