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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and SD4000 IS (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 6 months later than the SD4000 IS and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3200 IS matches up against the SD4000 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon SD4000 IS

 A3200 IS SD4000 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon A3200 IS

 SD4000 IS A3200 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SD4000 IS

 A3200 IS SD4000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SD4000 IS has measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the SD4000 IS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and SD4000 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and SD4000 IS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography features
72
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot SD4000 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Also Known as - IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-08-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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/2.0-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $300