Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-320
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD4000 IS was released 17 months before the TG-320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-320. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus TG-320
SD4000 IS | TG-320 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Canon SD4000 IS
TG-320 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | August 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-320
SD4000 IS | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS features outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-320 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the TG-320.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and TG-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and TG-320.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-320 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus TG-320 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-08-02 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 155g (0.34 pounds) |
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 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 life | - | 150 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $0 |