Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6000
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31


94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6000 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 referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was brought out 14 months after the 6000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the 6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus 6000
SD4000 IS | 6000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SD4000 IS
6000 | SD4000 IS |
---|
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 6000
SD4000 IS | 6000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS provides exterior 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 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the 6000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and 6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and 6000.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SD4000 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Other name | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | mju Tough 6000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-02 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $259 |