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Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and SD4000 IS (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released 19 months later than the SD4000 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A1300 matches up vs the SD4000 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 A1300 SD4000 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon A1300

 SD4000 IS A1300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SD4000 IS

 A1300 SD4000 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4000 IS has proportions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A1300 compared to the SD4000 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SD4000 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and SD4000 IS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A1300 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher A1300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography details
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography details
64
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
32
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Also Known as - IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-08-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-5.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $300