Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS versus Canon SX610 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the SX610 HS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD4000 IS grades against the SX610 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Canon SX610 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SX610 HS has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Canon SD4000 IS versus Canon SX610 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS against the SX610 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and SX610 HS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and SX610 HS.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.