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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4000 IS was unveiled 18 months later than the SL820 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD4000 IS grades against the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung SL820

 SD4000 IS SL820 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 SL820 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung SL820

 SD4000 IS SL820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the SL820.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and SL820.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung SL820 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SD4000 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging information
Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Samsung SL820
Other name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $280