Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD4000 IS was manufactured 17 months prior to the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD4000 IS grades against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony W650
SD4000 IS | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SD4000 IS
W650 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | August 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W650
SD4000 IS | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys outside dimensions 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 W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the W650.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and W650.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W650 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images |
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 feature | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Launch cost | $300 | $140 |