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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 18 months earlier than the VS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Pentax VS20

 SD4000 IS VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 VS20 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax VS20

 SD4000 IS VS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS offers outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Canon SD4000 IS versus Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the VS20.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and VS20.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax VS20 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography features
Pentax VS20 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Pentax VS20 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax VS20 Travel photography factors
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (235g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax VS20
41
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax VS20 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (235 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Pentax Optio VS20
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-02 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 235 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 model NB-6L D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $106