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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 19 months later than the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony S2100

 SD4500 IS S2100 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 S2100 SD4500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony S2100

 SD4500 IS S2100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the S2100.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and S2100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony S2100 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SD4500 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
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 Overall 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 One One
Retail cost $300 $0