Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm vs Canon SX100 IS

26specifications compared
21differ
5identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Megapixel (approx.)
- 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm:12.2 MP
- SX100 IS:8.1 MP
Sensor type
- 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm:CMOS
- SX100 IS:CCD
Maximum image resolution
- 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm:4272 x 2848 pixels
- SX100 IS:3264 x 2448 pixels
Optical zoom
- 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm:0x
- SX100 IS:10x
Digital zoom
- 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm:0x
- SX100 IS:4x
Focal length range
- 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm:18 - 55 mm
- SX100 IS:6 - 60 mm
Compatible memory cards
- 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm:sd
- SX100 IS:mmc, sd
Display diagonal
- 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm:7.62 cm (3")
- SX100 IS:6.35 cm (2.5")

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Comparison of 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm, SX100 IS
67 specifications	A Canon 450D + EF-S 18-55mm + EF-S 55-250mm View product	B Canon SX100 IS View product
Picture quality3 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs	12.2 MP	8.1 MP
Image sensor sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1/2.5"
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS	CCD
Maximum image resolutionDiffers	4272 x 2848 pixels	3264 x 2448 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 480,1600 x 1200,2048 x 1536,2592 x 1944,3264 x 1832
Image stabilizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	3:2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Optical zoomDiffers	0x	10x
Digital zoomDiffers	0x	4x
Focal length rangeDiffers	18 - 55 mm	6 - 60 mm
Focusingidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TTL
Auto focusing (AF) modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Selective Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.01 m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Focus adjustmentKnown for one	Auto	Unknown — not stated by the source
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light meteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Centre-weighted, Spot
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffers	Auto	Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.50 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.50 - 3 m
Videoidentical
Video recordingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Video formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVI
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Voice recordingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	sd	mmc, sd
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	7.62 cm (3")	6.35 cm (2.5")
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Camera2 differ
White balanceDiffers	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Tungsten	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffers	Portrait, Landscape	Children, Dusk, Fireworks, Night, Party (indoor), Portrait, Underwater, Landscape
Photo effectsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Multi burst modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Custom colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HistogramKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Self-timer delayKnown for one	10 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Live viewKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Alkaline
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AA
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Battery capacityKnown for one	1080 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	128.8 mm	108.7 mm
DepthDiffers	61.9 mm	46.7 mm
HeightDiffers	97.5 mm	71.4 mm
WeightDiffers	475 g	266 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture
Other features4 differ
Video capabilityDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista
Data compressionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JPEG/AVI/WAVE
Digital SLRDiffers	Yes	No
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 - 360 mm
InterfaceDiffers	USB	USB2.0
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	f/2.8 - f/4.3
Lens systemDiffers	EF-S 18-55 mm IS, 55-250 mm IS	10/9
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for one	Electronic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for one	Optical	Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for one	0.87x	Unknown — not stated by the source

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