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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
  • Released February 2012
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-2
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A4000 IS was launched 5 years prior to the SH-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A4000 IS scores versus the SH-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus SH-3

 A4000 IS SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon A4000 IS

 SH-3 A4000 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2012Newer by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus SH-3

 A4000 IS SH-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS has got outer dimensions 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 SH-3 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS against the SH-3.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and SH-3.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography features
Olympus SH-3 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than others (271 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (175 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography information
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography information
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (175 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (175 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
55
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Olympus SH-3
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 175 shots 380 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $579