Clicky

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SD4500 IS was released 5 months earlier than the W650 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony W650

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS W650 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 W650 SD4500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony W650

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS W650 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS features exterior 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) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the W650.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and W650.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
20
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Sony W650
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (124g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Sony W650
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Travel Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
55
 flash built-in
 great zoom (360mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competition in class (124g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
32
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
43
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone socket
33
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic jack
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	

		

			
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony W650
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $140