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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 20 months after the FE-25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD4000 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the FE-25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus FE-25

 SD4000 IS FE-25 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2009More modern by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 FE-25 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus FE-25

 SD4000 IS FE-25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS and the FE-25.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and FE-25 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and FE-25.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SD4000 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography details
Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
9
no video recording
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus FE-25
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus FE-25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus FE-25
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-02 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2768
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) -
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $15