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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 5 years before the HX90V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony HX90V

 SD4000 IS HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon SD4000 IS

 HX90V SD4000 IS 
RevealedApril 2015August 2010More modern by 57 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony HX90V

 SD4000 IS HX90V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the HX90V.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to deliver greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Sony HX90V Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
64
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
76
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony HX90V
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-02 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz X
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $440