Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
- Announced August 2010
- Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was revealed 3 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
SD4000 IS | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon SD4000 IS
TG-2 iHS | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
SD4000 IS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS features external measurements 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-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the TG-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and TG-2 iHS.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-2 iHS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Also referred to as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-08-02 | 2013-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 350 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $380 |