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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
Olympus TG-810
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus TG-810

 SD4000 IS TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 TG-810 SD4000 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2010Newer by 12 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-810

 SD4000 IS TG-810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-810 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
40
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus TG-810
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