Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930
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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was released 3 years after the S930 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A4000 IS matches up against the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Sony S930
A4000 IS | S930 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon A4000 IS
S930 | A4000 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Sony S930
A4000 IS | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS versus the S930.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and S930.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.4" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $219 |