Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and SD4000 IS (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A4000 IS was announced 19 months later than the SD4000 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A4000 IS scores against the SD4000 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon SD4000 IS
A4000 IS | SD4000 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | August 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon A4000 IS
SD4000 IS | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SD4000 IS
A4000 IS | SD4000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4000 IS has measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SD4000 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the SD4000 IS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and SD4000 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and SD4000 IS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A4000 IS to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS |
Also called | - | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-08-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 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 life | 175 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $300 |