Canon A4000 IS vs Sony W570

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon A4000 IS versus Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 14 months after the W570 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon A4000 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A4000 IS grades versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS has got outer 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) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Canon A4000 IS versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A4000 IS and the W570.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and W570.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent A4000 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.