Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 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
- Launched August 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus 6010
SD4000 IS | 6010 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon SD4000 IS
6010 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 6010
SD4000 IS | 6010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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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 |