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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was introduced 23 months before the TF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony TF1

 SD4500 IS TF1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 TF1 SD4500 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony TF1

 SD4500 IS TF1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the TF1.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and TF1.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD4500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Sony TF1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than competitors (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (152g)
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony TF1
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Other name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $266