Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX50V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 3 years before the HX50V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS has 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) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and HX50V.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to give you more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.