Clicky

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

The SD4500 IS was launched 19 months before the WX300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony WX300

 SD4500 IS WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 WX300 SD4500 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX300

 SD4500 IS WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has got outside 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) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the WX300.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and WX300.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography details
Sony WX300 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Alternate name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NB-9L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $330