Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S950
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD4000 IS was manufactured 18 months later than the S950 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony S950
| SD4000 IS | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Canon SD4000 IS
| S950 | SD4000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony S950
| SD4000 IS | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor 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") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the S950.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and S950.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SD4000 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Also called as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-08-02 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $300 | $130 |