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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S8100

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
36 Overall
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the S8100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the S8100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S8100

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon SD4000 IS

		

		

			
 S8100 SD4000 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S8100

		

		

			
 SD4000 IS S8100 
IntroducedAugust 2010September 2010Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS features exterior 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 S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon S8100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the S8100.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S8100 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and S8100.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S8100 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography advice
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 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
26
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
 Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S8100 Sports photography info
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
38
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
64
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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 has built in flash
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (30mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography factors
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 rather wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
32
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (30mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S8100
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 rather wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic jack
30
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 wide angle not the best (30mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S8100
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S8100
Alternative name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-02 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $299