Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15
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![Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A4000-IS/Canon-A4000-IS-front.jpg)
![Olympus SZ-15 front Olympus SZ-15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-15/Olympus-SZ-15-front.jpg)
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched June 2013
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus SZ-15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The A4000 IS was launched 16 months earlier than the SZ-15 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A4000 IS grades versus the SZ-15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus SZ-15
A4000 IS | SZ-15 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Canon A4000 IS
SZ-15 | A4000 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus SZ-15
A4000 IS | SZ-15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys 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) while the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus SZ-15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS versus the SZ-15.
![Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A4000-IS-vs-Olympus-SZ-15-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and SZ-15 is 95 and 88 respectively.
![Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A4000-IS-vs-Olympus-SZ-15-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and SZ-15.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A4000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A4000-IS-vs-Olympus-SZ-15-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A4000-IS-vs-Olympus-SZ-15-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus SZ-15 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 175 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $199 | $200 |