Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5020
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was manufactured 13 months later than the FE-5020 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus FE-5020
SD4000 IS | FE-5020 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SD4000 IS
FE-5020 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus FE-5020
SD4000 IS | FE-5020 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS provides exterior 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-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the FE-5020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and FE-5020.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SD4000 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus FE-5020 |
Also called | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | X-935 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-02 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 137g (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 model | 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, microSD |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $160 |