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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 3 years before the WX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Sony WX80

 SD4000 IS WX80 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 WX80 SD4000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Sony WX80

 SD4000 IS WX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the WX80.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and WX80.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX80 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX80
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (124g)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-02 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
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 life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Price at launch $300 $276