- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
- 36.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | SD4500 IS | N8 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | IXUS 1000 HS | N8-00 |
Camera Format: | Compact | Other |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $349.99 | $549.00 |
Street Price: | $197.41 | |
Date Available: | 2010-09-15 | 2010-08-24 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | No |
Weight: |
6.7 oz
(189 g)
includes batteries |
4.8 oz
(135 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.0 x
2.3 x
0.9 in. (101 x 59 x 22 mm) |
2.3 x
4.5 x
0.5 in. (59 x 114 x 13 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 12.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/1.83 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 36.9238mm2 (7.06mm x 5.23mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.69 microns | 1.77 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.6 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24)
1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30/240) |
1280x720 (25/15/5)
640x480 (30/15/5) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (H.264 + PCM) | H.264, MPEG-4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, Real Video 10 |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | Carl Zeiss Tessar 2.8/28 AF |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 36 - 360mm | 28mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 63mm | 5.9mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.4 (W) / f/5.6 (T) to f/8 | Fixed at f/2.8, with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Stills: up to 2x; Video: up to 3x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection | Contrast Detection with Face Detect |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / OLED |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 691,200 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, Low (ISO 100), Medium (ISO 400), High (ISO 800) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 15 sec | 1/5000 - 1/5 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); *Face Detect in Face AiAF | Center-weighted average |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer), High-speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist | Automatic, User Defined, Macro, Portrait, Night Shot, Night Portrait, Landscape, Sports. |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, custom seconds | 2, 10, 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off, FE Lock, Auto Red-Eye Correction, Red-Eye Reduction, Shutter Sync, Safety FE, Smart Flash Exposure | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, On, Off; via Xexon flash tube |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 12 in. - 12 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T); 30 - 3.5m (W), 1.0 - 2.0m (T) | Up to 5m at ISO 800 |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | MOV (H.264 + PCM) | H.264, MPEG-4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, Real Video 10 |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | ||
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | HDMI | Micro USB connector and charging, Mini HDMI, 3.5mm A/V connector, 2mm Charging connector |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.97 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.6 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.68 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.79 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.104 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 3.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | 6.5 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 150 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-9L | Internal |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | BL-4D Lithium-ion battery |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-9L Lithium-ion rechargeable | Internal BL-4D Lithium-ion battery |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon Software Suite CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Full 1080p HD videos, HDMI output, Dynamic IS, Super Slow Motion Video, High-speed burst mode up to 8.8 fps (@2.5MP). Available in brown. |