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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled within a month of the WX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony WX5

 SD4000 IS WX5 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 WX5 SD4000 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony WX5

 SD4000 IS WX5 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS features external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS against the WX5.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and WX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX5 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX5 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography info
Sony WX5 Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony WX5
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $250