Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 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
- Released August 2010
- Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus SH-1
SD4000 IS | SH-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Canon SD4000 IS
SH-1 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Released | March 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus SH-1
SD4000 IS | SH-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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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 |