Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-12
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 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
- Announced August 2010
- Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2012
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD4000 IS was unveiled 17 months before the SZ-12 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD4000 IS grades against the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus SZ-12
SD4000 IS | SZ-12 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Canon SD4000 IS
SZ-12 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | August 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus SZ-12
SD4000 IS | SZ-12 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS against the SZ-12.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and SZ-12 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and SZ-12.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus SZ-12 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-08-02 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 | - | 220 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $350 |