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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2012
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX600 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was unveiled 23 months earlier than the SX600 HS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the SX600 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon SX600 HS

					

					

						
 A4000 IS SX600 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon A4000 IS

					

					

						
 SX600 HS A4000 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX600 HS

					

					

						
 A4000 IS SX600 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon SX600 HS has proportions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX600 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS against the SX600 HS.
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and SX600 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and SX600 HS.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The older A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

						Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
34
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
44
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detection focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (188g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A4000 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (175 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
41
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
62
 decent MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low battery (175 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
 lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
41
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 low battery (175 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
31
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone jack
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
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 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1280
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 175 pictures 290 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $249