Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 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
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced March 2016

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was released 5 years before the HX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony HX80
SD4500 IS | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon SD4500 IS
HX80 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Announced | March 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 56 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony HX80
SD4500 IS | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS features physical 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and HX80.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 390 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $368 |