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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 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 SX220 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
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX220 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 6 months earlier than the SX220 HS so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the SX220 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SD4000 IS SX220 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SD4000 IS

 SX220 HS SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX220 HS

 SD4000 IS SX220 HS 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS provides external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Canon SX220 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX220 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the SX220 HS.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and SX220 HS is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and SX220 HS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX220 HS to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography info
Canon SX220 HS Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
32
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Canon SX220 HS
Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-02 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) -
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery format - 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $399