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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon W300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 7 years before the W300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the W300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon W300

 SD4000 IS W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 W300 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedMay 2017August 2010More recent by 83 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon W300

 SD4000 IS W300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got outside measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the W300.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and W300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and W300.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Nikon W300 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging information
Nikon W300 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix W300
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-08-02 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 231 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 280 photos
Type of battery - Built-in
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $387