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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony W650

 SD4000 IS W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 W650 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W650

 SD4000 IS W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W650
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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