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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony W800

 SD4000 IS W800 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 W800 SD4000 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W800

 SD4000 IS W800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the W800.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and W800.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to result in more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography features
Sony W800 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W800
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging info
Sony W800 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-02 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $90