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Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon S110
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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon S120 and Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and SD4000 IS (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was launched 3 years later than the SD4000 IS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S120 grades vs the SD4000 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S120 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2010Fresher by 41 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon S120

 SD4000 IS S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Canon SD4000 IS

 S120 SD4000 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Canon SD4000 IS has dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S120 and the SD4000 IS.

Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and SD4000 IS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and SD4000 IS.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S120 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S120 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S120 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography information
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography advice
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (217g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography features
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography features
67
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors (217g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
40
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S120
Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
35
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (217 grams)
32
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon S120 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot S120Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Also called as - IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2010-08-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 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
Launch price $449 $300