Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000
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94 Imaging
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 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
- Introduced August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and S6000 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SD4000 IS was launched 6 months after the S6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the S6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S6000
SD4000 IS | S6000 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SD4000 IS
S6000 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S6000
SD4000 IS | S6000 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | February 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon S6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS against the S6000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and S6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and S6000.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6000 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Alternative name | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-02 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $300 |