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Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Key Specs

Canon S95
(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
Canon SD4000 IS
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S95 SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon S95

 SD4000 IS S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Canon SD4000 IS

 S95 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2010August 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography details
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S95
Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography advice
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography information
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S95
Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
53
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S95 Vlogging details
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon S95 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot S95Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
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