Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony S2100
SD4500 IS | S2100 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SD4500 IS
S2100 | SD4500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony S2100
SD4500 IS | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |