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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 7 months after the 8010 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus 8010

 SD4000 IS 8010 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2010More modern by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 8010 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 8010

 SD4000 IS 8010 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the 8010.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and 8010 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and 8010.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to show extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SD4000 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
megapixel count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
63
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
40
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (245g)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-02 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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 type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $600