Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD4000 IS was revealed 5 months before the S1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Panasonic S1
SD4000 IS | S1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon SD4000 IS
S1 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Panasonic S1
SD4000 IS | S1 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account 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) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and S1.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S1 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Also called as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-02 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 240 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $269 |