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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 17 months earlier than the W620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony W620

 SD4000 IS W620 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 W620 SD4000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W620

 SD4000 IS W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS has got external 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the W620.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and W620.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W620 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Sony W620
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Alternative name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $102