At A Glance

Despite some fun and useful features, the high-zoom PowerShot SD4500 IS has disappointing image quality, poor battery life, and a lack of manual controls.

Manufacturer’s Description

Significant technology upgrades and a richly sophisticated design make the PowerShot SD4500 IS Digital ELPH camera so easy to say "yes" to. Your best shot is never too far away, thanks to a hugely powerful lens that boasts a 10x Optical Zoom. Your videos will have all the lifelike realism of Full HD (1920 x 1080) - and you'll share them instantly on your HDTV with a simple cable connection. You'll shoot what you want, when you want, and in every situation your images will be better than you ever imagined.

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder None
Touchscreen 0
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • A/V Output
  • Eye-Fi
  • HDMI
  • USB
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 3.99 inches
Depth 0.88 inches
Height 2.3 inches
Weight 0.41875 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 36.0 mm
Minimum aperture 8.0
Maximum aperture 3.4
Storage Media
SD card
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
  • SDXC Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Fair
Color Fair
Sharpness Fair
Distortion Good
Video Quality Good
Video Sound Quality Good