Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S800c
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S800c 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
- Launched August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S800c Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and S800c (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was released 3 years before the S800c and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the S800c for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S800c Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S800c
SD4000 IS | S800c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SD4000 IS
S800c | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+589k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S800c
SD4000 IS | S800c | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the S800c.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and S800c is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and S800c.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-02 | 2013-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 819 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 184g (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 140 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $290 |