Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 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
- Announced July 2011
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was launched 19 months later than the S2000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony S2000
SD4500 IS | S2000 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SD4500 IS
S2000 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony S2000
SD4500 IS | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4500 IS against the S2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and S2000.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SD4500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 model | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $225 |