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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(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
Sony HX80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony HX80

 SD4500 IS HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 HX80 SD4500 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2016July 2011More modern by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony HX80

 SD4500 IS HX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX80
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
76
great battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery power (390 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony HX80
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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