Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L610
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L610 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
- Released August 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2012

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L610 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and L610 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was announced 24 months prior to the L610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD4000 IS grades against the L610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon L610
SD4000 IS | L610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SD4000 IS
L610 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L610
SD4000 IS | L610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has got external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon L610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the L610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and L610 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and L610.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L610 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Also called | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-08-02 | 2012-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 240 gr (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 120 images |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $150 |