Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS ×
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX200 ISCanon PowerShot SD4500 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSX200 ISSD4500 IS
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ixus 1000 hs
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)103101
Width (mm)3822
Height (mm)6059
Weight (g)220189
Waterproof--
SuccessorCanon SX210 IS-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)12.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (video: H.264, audio:PCM)MOV (H.264 + PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 336.0036.00 - 360.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 60.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1210
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 501 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face Detect AF, Single AF point, Selectable AF frame size: normal, or smallContrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*3200 in special scene mode)Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
1↑White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (spot metering at center), Face Detect AEEvaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); *Face Detect in Face AiAF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, ISO 3200, Color AccentPortrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer), High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • shutter sync
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash exposure
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 1.6-9.8 ft./50cm-3.0m (W), 3.3-6.6 ft./1-2.0m (T)Auto ISO: 12 in. - 12 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T); 30 - 3.5m (W), 1.0 - 2.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi
  • hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.571.97
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)12.6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.460.68
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.40.79
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.1
Startup time (s)23.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.56.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280150
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5LProprietary NB-9L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection, HDMI Output. Available in black, blue and red.Full 1080p HD videos, HDMI output, Dynamic IS, Super Slow Motion Video, High-speed burst mode up to 8.8 fps (@2.5MP)



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