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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 550WP
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 20 months after the 550WP making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD4000 IS scores against the 550WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus 550WP

 SD4000 IS 550WP 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon SD4000 IS

 550WP SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 550WP

 SD4000 IS 550WP 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS and the 550WP.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and 550WP is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and 550WP.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SD4000 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 550WP
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography details
Olympus 550WP Travel photography details
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
55
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 550WP Landscape photography advice
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 550WP
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus Stylus 550WP
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2009-01-07
Body design 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE 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) 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $399