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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 12 months prior to the HX20V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony HX20V

 SD4500 IS HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon SD4500 IS

 HX20V SD4500 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony HX20V

 SD4500 IS HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS features exterior 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 HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the HX20V.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and HX20V.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (254g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Sony HX20V Landscape photography info
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony HX20V
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Alternate name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $397