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Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon N versus Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 2 years after the SD4000 IS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the N grades against the SD4000 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon SD4000 IS

 N SD4000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon N

 SD4000 IS N 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Canon SD4000 IS

 N SD4000 IS 
Focus manually No manual focus

Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon N enjoys physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4000 IS has specifications of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the N compared to the SD4000 IS.

Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

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

Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and SD4000 IS.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon N to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern N is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography details
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography details
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography information
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography highlights
Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging details
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot NCanon PowerShot SD4000 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Other name - IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-08-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $300