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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon A900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the A900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the A900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon A900

 SD4000 IS A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 A900 SD4000 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2010More modern by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon A900

 SD4000 IS A900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outside measurements 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 Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon A900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the A900.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and A900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and A900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to show more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography details
Nikon A900 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography information
Nikon A900 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon A900
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon A900
32
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix A900
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-02 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 289g (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $400