• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SD4500 IS advantages over Pentax WG-1 GPS

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.44 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    360 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.6 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Pentax WG-1 GPS advantages over Canon SD4500 IS

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Fast startup
    ~2.20 vs 3.7 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Less shutter lag
    0.35 vs 0.68 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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  • Weatherproof; Rugged; Built-in GPS; 5x zoom in a small size; Fast shutter lag.

  • Excessive noise processing at low ISO; Poor video quality; GPS punishes battery life; Electronic image stabilization only.

  • Read our Pentax WG-1 GPS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Canon SD4500 IS
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Pentax WG-1 GPS
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Compared to Pentax W90

Canon SD4500 IS
Pentax W90
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax W90

Pentax WG-1 GPS
Pentax W90
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax W90

Compared to Ricoh CX5

Canon SD4500 IS
Ricoh CX5
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon SD4500 IS vs Ricoh CX5

Pentax WG-1 GPS
Ricoh CX5
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Built-in GPS
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX5

Compared to Pentax WG-1

Canon SD4500 IS
Pentax WG-1
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WG-1

Pentax WG-1 GPS
Pentax WG-1
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Pentax WG-1

Compared to Canon 510 HS

Canon SD4500 IS
Canon 510 HS
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon SD4500 IS vs Canon 510 HS

Pentax WG-1 GPS
Canon 510 HS
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Fast startup
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Canon 510 HS

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