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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Key Specs

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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Canon SX130 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out very close to the SX130 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the SX130 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon SX130 IS

 SD4000 IS SX130 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SD4000 IS

 SX130 IS SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX130 IS

 SD4000 IS SX130 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SX130 IS has measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the SX130 IS.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and SX130 IS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and SX130 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCanon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-02 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 308g (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $250