Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX90
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched August 2011

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was unveiled 12 months prior to the FX90 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic FX90
SD4000 IS | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon SD4000 IS
FX90 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FX90
SD4000 IS | FX90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the FX90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and FX90.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX90 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Also Known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-02 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 200 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $227 |