Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 7010
94 Imaging
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94 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 7010

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was announced 13 months after the 7010 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the 7010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus Stylus 7010. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus 7010
SD4000 IS | 7010 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SD4000 IS
7010 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 7010
SD4000 IS | 7010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys physical measurements 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 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the 7010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and 7010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and 7010.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 7010 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SD4000 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 |
Also called | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | mju 7010 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-02 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
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 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 145g (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $200 |