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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 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
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Sony S930

 A4000 IS S930 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper 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 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Sony S930
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (175 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (175 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (175 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Sony S930
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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