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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 19 months prior to the WX150 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony WX150

 SD4000 IS WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 WX150 SD4000 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony WX150

 SD4000 IS WX150 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS provides 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the WX150.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and WX150.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Sony WX150
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $300