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Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SD4000 IS (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was revealed 19 months later than the SD4000 IS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A810 scores against the SD4000 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 A810 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon A810

 SD4000 IS A810 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SD4000 IS

 A810 SD4000 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon A810 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SD4000 IS has specifications of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A810 and the SD4000 IS.

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and SD4000 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and SD4000 IS.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A810 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography advice
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography highlights
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography details
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography details
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging factors
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Otherwise known as - IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-08-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 220 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $99 $300