Clicky

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
30 Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD4000 IS was introduced 5 months before the TG-310 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the TG-310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SD4000 IS TG-310 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon SD4000 IS

		

		

			
 TG-310 SD4000 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 SD4000 IS TG-310 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with external dimensions 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 TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the TG-310.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and TG-310.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-310 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
20
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 includes face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Street Comparison
 Canon SD4000 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition (155g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Sports Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low frames per second (4.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (150 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Travel Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
64
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
 lighter than competition (155 grams)
 environment proof
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery (150 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
41
 rather wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery (150 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-310 as a Vlogging camera
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than competition (155g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone jack
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	

		

			
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus TG-310
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus TG-310
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-08-02 2011-01-06
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 life - 150 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $0