Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
- Introduced August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Launched January 2011
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was revealed 5 months earlier than the SP-610UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the SP-610UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon SD4000 IS
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the SP-610UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and SP-610UZ is 94 and 79 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and SP-610UZ.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Alternative name | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-08-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 405g (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
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 life | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $299 |