Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 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
- Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony W800
SD4000 IS | W800 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon SD4000 IS
W800 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony W800
SD4000 IS | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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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 |