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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was launched 13 months after the 6010 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the 6010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus 6010

 SD4000 IS 6010 
ReleasedAugust 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 6010 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 6010

 SD4000 IS 6010 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus 6010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS against the 6010.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and 6010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and 6010.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 6010 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SD4000 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 6010 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
61
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S mju Tough 6010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-02 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
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
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 fps)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
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 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-50C
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 Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $0