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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony S2000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony S2000

 SD4500 IS S2000 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 S2000 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony S2000

 SD4500 IS S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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