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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 6 months before the WX70 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD4500 IS grades versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SD4500 IS

		

		

			
 WX70 SD4500 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 SD4500 IS WX70 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4500 IS versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4500 IS against the WX70.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and WX70.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX70 to render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
20
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than average (114g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
55
 flash built-in
 long zoom (360mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 MP count low (10MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
 lighter than average (114g)
 includes touch focus
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
32
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 wide angle not good (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (114 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no external microphone port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage 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
Pricing at launch $300 $242