Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon S9300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 23 months prior to the S9300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the S9300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the S9300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and S9300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and S9300.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be behind in sensor technology.