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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 18 months prior to the WX50 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony WX50

 SD4000 IS WX50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 WX50 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 18 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony WX50

 SD4000 IS WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has got outside measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD4000 IS versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the WX50.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and WX50.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Sony WX50 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Alternative name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery form - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $250