Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS
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Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon SD4000 IS
N | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Canon SD4000 IS
N | SD4000 IS | |||
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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).
Examine the Canon N versus Canon SD4000 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | |
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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 |