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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A3300 IS and Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and SD4000 IS (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 6 months later than the SD4000 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3300 IS matches up against the SD4000 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon SD4000 IS

 A3300 IS SD4000 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon A3300 IS

 SD4000 IS A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Canon SD4000 IS

 A3300 IS SD4000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has outside 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") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the SD4000 IS.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and SD4000 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and SD4000 IS.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography features
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography info
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography info
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
32
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCanon PowerShot SD4000 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Also called as - IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-08-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $300