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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was announced at a similar time to the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD4500 IS scores against the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony WX30

 SD4500 IS WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 WX30 SD4500 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX30

 SD4500 IS WX30 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4500 IS and the WX30.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and WX30.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX30 to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
Sony WX30 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Sony WX30
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
Sony WX30 Landscape photography information
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX30
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Alternative name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $259