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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 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 Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4000 IS was released 7 months after the W370 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD4000 IS grades against the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony W370

 SD4000 IS W370 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 W370 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W370

 SD4000 IS W370 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS and the W370.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and W370.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W370 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SD4000 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Sony W370
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W370
41
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $230