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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SD4000 IS SX150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SD4000 IS

 SX150 IS SD4000 IS 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2010More modern by 21 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX150 IS

 SD4000 IS SX150 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

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

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography details
Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (130 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
41
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (130 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-02 2012-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 306 gr (0.67 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 Overall 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 life - 130 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $249