Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was launched 19 months later than the S620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the S620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Nikon Coolpix S620. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S620
SD4000 IS | S620 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SD4000 IS
S620 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S620
SD4000 IS | S620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS has external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the S620.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and S620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and S620.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S620 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SD4000 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-02 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $37 |