Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Canon SX280 HS Gallery.

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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and SX280 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

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.