Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX10V
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX10V 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
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Later Model is Sony HX20V

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX10V Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was manufactured 7 months earlier than the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony HX10V
SD4500 IS | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SD4500 IS
HX10V | SD4500 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony HX10V
SD4500 IS | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and HX10V.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 234g (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 320 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $616 |