Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was brought out 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
SD4000 IS | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SD4000 IS
Galaxy Camera 3G | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
SD4000 IS | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with exterior 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Canon SD4000 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Also Known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-08-02 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | - |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $606 |