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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was launched 13 months later than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony WX5

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS WX5 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 WX5 SD4500 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX5

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS WX5 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the WX5.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4500 IS and WX5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX5 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SD4500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX5
55
 flash built-in
 great reach (360mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
32
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone support
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 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 no external mic socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX5
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also called as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $250