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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 ×
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General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H10Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-H10SD4500 IS
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ixus 1000 hs
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20082010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106101
Width (mm)4922
Height (mm)6959
Weight (g)265189
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)8.110
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.69
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
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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 v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)-2.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1MOV (H.264 + PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionComponentHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groupsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0036.00 - 360.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 51
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionContrast 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)510
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/4000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, SpotEvaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); *Face Detect in Face AiAF
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports ShootingPortrait, 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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • 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 descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 7.0 m; Tele: 0.9 - 5.6 mAuto ISO: 12 in. - 12 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T); 30 - 3.5m (W), 1.0 - 2.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)31-
Included memory typeInternal-
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)
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
  • hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.97
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-2.6
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.68
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.79
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.1
1↑Startup time (s)-3.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-6.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310150
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary NB-9L
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresThis model has a powerful Carl Zeiss® 10x optical zoom lens and a long-range flash to help you capture details from afarFull 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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