Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-10
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Launched February 2011
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Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A4000 IS was unveiled 13 months later than the SZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A4000 IS matches up against the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus SZ-10
| A4000 IS | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon A4000 IS
| SZ-10 | A4000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus SZ-10
| A4000 IS | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the SZ-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and SZ-10.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus SZ-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus SZ-10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-4.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 145 gr (0.32 lb) | 215 gr (0.47 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 175 shots | 220 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $199 | $300 |