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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX230 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 11 months before the SX230 HS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the SX230 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon SX230 HS

 SD4000 IS SX230 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon SD4000 IS

 SX230 HS SD4000 IS 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX230 HS

 SD4000 IS SX230 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Canon SX230 HS has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the SX230 HS.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and SX230 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and SX230 HS.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX230 HS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than others (223g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography features
40
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (223g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX230 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCanon PowerShot SX230 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 223g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 210 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $399