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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX280 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the SX280 HS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the SX280 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 SD4000 IS SX280 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SD4000 IS

		

		

			
 SX280 HS SD4000 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2013August 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 SD4000 IS SX280 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SX280 HS has proportions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the SX280 HS.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and SX280 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and SX280 HS.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX280 HS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography information
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 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 focusing manually
 offers face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (233g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX280 HS Sports photography advice
26
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
36
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
64
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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 lighter than competition (233g)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (233g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX280 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCanon PowerShot SX280 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-02 2013-03-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 6
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 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 233 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6L
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 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $325