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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony W710
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony W710

 SD4000 IS W710 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 W710 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W710

 SD4000 IS W710 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W710 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (114g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (114g)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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