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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 18 months earlier than the SX240 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the SX240 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon SX240 HS

 SD4000 IS SX240 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SD4000 IS

 SX240 HS SD4000 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX240 HS

 SD4000 IS SX240 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has 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 SX240 HS has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the SX240 HS.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and SX240 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and SX240 HS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX240 HS to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
focusing manually
has face detect focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (224g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX240 HS Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography factors
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
lighter than average in class (224g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (224 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX240 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCanon PowerShot SX240 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-02 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 5
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 224 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $0