Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 18 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the TG-820 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outside measurements 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-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the TG-820 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and TG-820 iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-820 iHS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.