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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Nikon S620
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S620

 SD4000 IS S620 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S620 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S620

 SD4000 IS S620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

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

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S620
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
62
lighter than competitors (120g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S620
40
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S620 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix S620
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