Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SD4000 IS
A810 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon A810
SD4000 IS | A810 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SD4000 IS
A810 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | |
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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 |