Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX10
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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX10 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX10 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon A4000 IS versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was unveiled 14 months later than the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A4000 IS grades against the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Sony WX10
A4000 IS | WX10 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon A4000 IS
WX10 | A4000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Sony WX10
A4000 IS | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon A4000 IS versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A4000 IS against the WX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and WX10.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher A4000 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 161 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $199 | $200 |