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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and S4300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 18 months prior to the S4300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the S4300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S4300

 SD4000 IS S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S4300 SD4000 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S4300

 SD4000 IS S4300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS offers physical 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 S4300 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the S4300.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and S4300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and S4300.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S4300 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography features
Nikon S4300 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S4300 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S4300
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-02 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $119