Canon Kiss X4
Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Canon Kiss X4 is also often compared to pro DSLRs, mirrorless and super zooms. The Canon Kiss X4's top rivals come from Canon (such as the Rebel T3i and the Rebel T3) and Nikon (such as the D5100 and the D3100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Kiss X4 compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 230k dots), takes slightly higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 14.2 MP), records movies in 24p, is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm) and has a built-in focus motor.

However, on average it doesn't have a screen which flips out, has a marginally smaller sensor (APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs APS-C 23.1x15.4mm), lacks and external mic jack and users slower contrast detection autofocus (contrast detection vs phase detection).

Canon Rebel T3i 1 year newer $619 (body only) $749 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the Kiss X4) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Has an external mic jack Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the Kiss X4) Significantly larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" common strengths of the T3i and Kiss X4 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Kiss X4
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the Kiss X4) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 784 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the Kiss X4) Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Significantly larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" common strengths of the D5100 and Kiss X4 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Canon Kiss X4
Nikon D3100 6 months newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the Kiss X4) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the Kiss X4) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Lower true resolution: 14.2 MP vs 17.9 MP Doesn't have a built-in focus motor common strengths of the D3100 and Kiss X4 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Canon Kiss X4
Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $330 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the Kiss X4) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the Kiss X4) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps common strengths of the T3 and Kiss X4 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses
	Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Kiss X4
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X3 10 months older	Significant advantages of the Kiss Digital X3 (vs the Kiss X4) None found Significant disadvantages of the Kiss Digital X3 (vs the Kiss X4) Worse color depth: 21.7 bits vs 22.1 bits No 24p support common strengths of the Kiss Digital X3 and Kiss X4 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 20fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the EOS Kiss Digital X3 vs the Kiss X4
Nikon D90 1 year older $830 - $897 (body only) $1,047 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the Kiss X4) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Better image quality: 73.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 11.5 EV Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the Kiss X4) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Significantly lower true resolution: 12.2 MP vs 17.9 MP Significantly larger: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the D90 and Kiss X4 High resolution screens: 930k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D90 vs the Canon Kiss X4

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Kiss X4 compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 230k dots), is newer (february, 2010 vs september, 2008), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 152x114x75 mm), is thinner (2.4" vs 3") and is significantly lighter (530 g vs 850 g).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (784 ISO vs 1,815 ISO), slightly smaller viewfinder (0.54x vs 0.71x), it's body is not weather sealed, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.7 fps vs 6 fps) and has a marginally smaller sensor (APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs full frame 36.0x24.0mm).

Canon EOS 60D 6 months newer $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the Kiss X4) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Has an external mic jack Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the Kiss X4) Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" common strengths of the 60D and Kiss X4 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 60D vs the Kiss X4
Canon EOS 7D 5 months older $1,509 - $1,821 (body only) $1,429 - $1,849 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the Kiss X4) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Has an external mic jack Weather sealed Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the Kiss X4) Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" Significantly heavier: 860 g vs 530 g common strengths of the 7D and Kiss X4 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 7D vs the Kiss X4
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1 year older $2,189 (body only) $2,899 - $2,999 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the Kiss X4) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 784 ISO Significantly better image quality: 79.0 vs 66.0 Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the Kiss X4) Larger: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3" vs 2.4" Significantly heavier: 850 g vs 530 g common strengths of the 5D Mark II and Kiss X4 Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the Kiss X4
Canon EOS 50D 1 year older $1,075 - $1,282 (body only) $1,980 18-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the Kiss X4) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the Kiss X4) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Worse color depth: 21.8 bits vs 22.1 bits Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" common strengths of the 50D and Kiss X4 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 50D vs the Kiss X4
Canon EOS 40D 2 years older $650 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the Kiss X4) Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 40D (vs the Kiss X4) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Significantly lower true resolution: 10.1 MP vs 17.9 MP common strengths of the 40D and Kiss X4 Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 40D vs the Kiss X4
Canon EOS 5D Mark III 2 years newer $3,499 - $3,500 (body only) $4,299 - $4,300 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark III (vs the Kiss X4) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 2,293 ISO vs 784 ISO Significantly better image quality: 81.0 vs 66.0 Better color depth: 24 bits vs 22.1 bits Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark III (vs the Kiss X4) Significantly larger: Professional size 152x116x76 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3" vs 2.4" Significantly heavier: 950 g vs 530 g common strengths of the 5D Mark III and Kiss X4 Fairly small: Professional size 152x116x76 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the Kiss X4

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Kiss X4 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a slightly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 460k dots), has a viewfinder (pentamirror vs none), takes significantly higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 10 MP), records movies in 24p and much more lenses available (162 lenses vs 4 lenses).

However, on average it doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 1,200 fps), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.5 EV vs 12.2 EV), slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.7 fps vs 60 fps).

Sony NEX-5N 1 year newer $598 - $600 (body only) $650 - $698 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the Kiss X4) Lower noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 784 ISO Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Has a touch screen Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the Kiss X4) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 162 lenses No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror No built-in flash common strengths of the NEX-5N and Kiss X4 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Good color depth: 23.6 bits vs 22.1 bits
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Canon Kiss X4
Sony Alpha NEX-5 3 months newer $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the Kiss X4) Has a flip-out screen Has in-camera HDR Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the Kiss X4) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 162 lenses No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror No 24p support common strengths of the NEX-5 and Kiss X4 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Good color depth: 22.2 bits vs 22.1 bits
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Canon Kiss X4
Nikon 1 J1 1 year newer $547 10-30mm lens	Significant advantages of the J1 (vs the Kiss X4) Records high-speed movies: 1,200 fps vs None Shoots much faster: 60 fps vs 3.7 fps Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the J1 (vs the Kiss X4) Much fewer lenses available: 4 lenses vs 162 lenses Significantly more noise at high ISO: 372 ISO vs 784 ISO No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror common strengths of the J1 and Kiss X4 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Popularity: 12,277,454 vs 61,459,621 Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Nikon 1 J1 vs the Canon Kiss X4

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Kiss X4 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a significantly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 230k dots), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 9.7 MP) and significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

However, on average it doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.7 fps vs 10.3 fps), doesn't have a screen which flips out and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Canon Powershot SX40 1 year newer $337 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the Kiss X4) Has a flip-out screen Image stabilization: Lens vs None Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the Kiss X4) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 17.9 MP Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots common strengths of the SX40 and Kiss X4 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Kiss X4
Nikon Coolpix P510 2 years newer $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the Kiss X4) Has a flip-out screen Image stabilization: Lens vs None Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the Kiss X4) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 17.9 MP No 24p support common strengths of the P510 and Kiss X4 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 1,040k dots Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Canon Kiss X4