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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 14 months after the W80 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Pentax W80

 SD4000 IS W80 
LaunchedAugust 2010June 2009More modern by 14 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 W80 SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax W80

 SD4000 IS W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with physical 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 Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the W80.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and W80.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax W80 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SD4000 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Pentax Optio W80
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-6L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $250