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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 20 months later than the FE-5010 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the FE-5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus FE-5010

 SD4000 IS FE-5010 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2009More recent by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 FE-5010 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus FE-5010

 SD4000 IS FE-5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS and the FE-5010.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and FE-5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and FE-5010.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-5010 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SD4000 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus FE-5010
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $130