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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX200 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 15 months later than the SX200 IS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD4000 IS scores against the SX200 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SD4000 IS SX200 IS 
RevealedAugust 2010May 2009Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SD4000 IS

 SX200 IS SD4000 IS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 SD4000 IS SX200 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS features outside 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 SX200 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the SX200 IS.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and SX200 IS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and SX200 IS.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX200 IS to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer SD4000 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-02 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 model NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $329