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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 18 months later than the W230 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony W230

 SD4000 IS W230 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 W230 SD4000 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W230

 SD4000 IS W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the W230.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and W230.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W230 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SD4000 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W230
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
Sony W230 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W230
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-02 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $180