Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Launched February 2018

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and G900 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was introduced 8 years prior to the G900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Ricoh G900
SD4000 IS | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon SD4000 IS
G900 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 92 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Ricoh G900
SD4000 IS | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS features physical dimensions 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 Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the G900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and G900.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to resolve greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Ricoh |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Ricoh G900 |
Also called as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-08-02 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
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) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $752 |