Canon A4000 IS vs Sony HX5

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A4000 IS and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A4000 IS was unveiled 21 months after the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A4000 IS scores against the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the HX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and HX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A4000 IS using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon A4000 IS will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.