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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony WX500

 SD4500 IS WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Canon SD4500 IS

 WX500 SD4500 IS 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2011More modern by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX500

 SD4500 IS WX500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS against the WX500.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and WX500.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to show greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Sony WX500 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX500 Landscape photography advice
31
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery pack (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
28
has 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
missing external microphone support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX500
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Other name Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AE 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $348