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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony W230
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony W230

 SD4500 IS W230 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 W230 SD4500 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony W230

 SD4500 IS W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Sony W230
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony W230
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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