Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX5
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92 Imaging
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX5 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very similar but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SD4500 IS was brought out 14 months after the HX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony HX5
SD4500 IS | HX5 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon SD4500 IS
HX5 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony HX5
SD4500 IS | HX5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the HX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and HX5.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The SD4500 IS uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern SD4500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
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, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $275 |