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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 7 months after the S2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony S2000

 SD4000 IS S2000 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S2000 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony S2000

 SD4000 IS S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with exterior measurements 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 Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the S2000.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and S2000.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SD4000 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Sony S2000
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
40
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Alternate name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $225