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Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
70
Overall
76

Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced March 2019
  • Other Name is Type No. 4889
  • Succeeded the Leica Q
  • Replacement is Leica Q3
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Leica Q2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and Q2 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 9 years prior to the Q2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD4000 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the Q2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Leica Q2

 SD4000 IS Q2 

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 Q2 SD4000 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2019August 2010Newer by 104 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Leica Q2

 SD4000 IS Q2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica Q2 has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the Q2.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and Q2 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and Q2.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD4000 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Leica Q2 will give more detail having an extra 37MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
88
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
excellent resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Leica Q2 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Leica Q2 Travel photography highlights
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
excellent resolution (47MP)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition (718 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
Leica Q2 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
80
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (370 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Leica Q2
32
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (718 grams)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Leica Q2
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISLeica Q2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Leica Q2
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S Type No. 4889
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2019-03-07
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 3200 50000
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/1.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 718 grams (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 2491
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $4,985