Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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![Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS.jpg)
![Olympus SP-610UZ front Olympus SP-610UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-610UZ/Olympus-SP-610UZ-front.jpg)
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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
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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").
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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.
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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
SD4000 IS | 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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |