Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX20V

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony HX20V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 23 months prior to the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS offers external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS and the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and HX20V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX20V to result in extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.