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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and S1 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 7 months before the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Pentax S1

 SD4000 IS S1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S1 SD4000 IS 
AnnouncedMarch 2011August 2010More modern by 7 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax S1

 SD4000 IS S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the S1.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and S1.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax S1 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Pentax S1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
40
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Pentax S1
32
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Pentax Optio S1
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-02 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $174