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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the S930 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony S930

 SD4500 IS S930 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 S930 SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony S930

 SD4500 IS S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony S930 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS compared to the S930.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and S930.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SD4500 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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 S930 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Sony S930 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $219