Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX150 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 21 months before the SX150 IS making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the SX150 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Canon SX150 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS provides physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon SX150 IS has dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the SX150 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and SX150 IS is 94 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and SX150 IS.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.