Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S930

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 20 months after the S930 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD4000 IS grades against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the S930.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and S930.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SD4000 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.