Clicky

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
  • Released August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The SD4000 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the SH-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

				

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus SH-1

 SD4000 IS SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 SH-1 SD4000 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2014August 2010Newer by 44 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus SH-1

 SD4000 IS SH-1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the SH-1.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and SH-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and SH-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography info
Olympus SH-1 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
lighter than others (271g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography information
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271g)
features touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
32
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
37
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
lighter than others (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus SH-1
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus Stylus SH-1
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-02 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $349