Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released February 2009

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4500 IS was announced 2 years later than the W230 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony W230
SD4500 IS | W230 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon SD4500 IS
W230 | SD4500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony W230
SD4500 IS | W230 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and W230.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W230 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SD4500 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change 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, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest 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 | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $180 |