Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS
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Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Released November 2010
- Succeeded the Canon S90
- New Model is Canon S100
(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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon S95 versus Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is fairly close but the S95 (1/1.7") and SD4000 IS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S95 was revealed 4 months later than the SD4000 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S95 scores versus the SD4000 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon SD4000 IS
S95 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon S95
SD4000 IS | S95 |
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Common features in the Canon S95 and Canon SD4000 IS
S95 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | August 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SD4000 IS has dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Canon S95 versus Canon SD4000 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S95 and the SD4000 IS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and SD4000 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and SD4000 IS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The S95 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier.
Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS |
Also called | - | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-11-23 | 2010-08-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-5.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | 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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | - | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $495 | $300 |