Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 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
- Launched August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SD4000 IS was announced 3 years before the W710 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony W710
SD4000 IS | W710 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SD4000 IS
W710 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 29 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W710
SD4000 IS | W710 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS against the W710.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and W710.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-02 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 240 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $90 |