Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 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
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched August 2011

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was announced 12 months before the TG-810 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD4000 IS scores against the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus TG-810
SD4000 IS | TG-810 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SD4000 IS
TG-810 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-810
SD4000 IS | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS has physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has specifications of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the TG-810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and TG-810 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and TG-810.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus TG-810 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-08-02 | 2011-08-16 |
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 | 6.17 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III 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 rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 220 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | LI-50B |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $428 |