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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Nikon S6000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S6000

 SD4000 IS S6000 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S6000 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S6000

 SD4000 IS S6000 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S6000
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S6000 Travel photography info
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
41
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix S6000
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