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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S9300

 SD4000 IS S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S9300 SD4000 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2012August 2010Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S9300

 SD4000 IS S9300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

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

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S9300 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S9300
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S9300
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-02 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 - 200 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $249