Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Nikon Coolpix A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon A900
SD4000 IS | A900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SD4000 IS
A900 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 67 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon A900
SD4000 IS | A900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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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 |