Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax WS80

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD4000 IS versus Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 13 months after the WS80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD4000 IS grades against the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with outer 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 WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the WS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and WS80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SD4000 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.