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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD4000 IS scores against the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus TG-4

          

          

            
 SD4000 IS TG-4 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SD4000 IS

          

          

            
 TG-4 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedApril 2015August 2010Newer by 57 months
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-4

          

          

            
 SD4000 IS TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS offers external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS against the TG-4.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and TG-4.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
19
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
46
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
65
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
26
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
64
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
74
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than average (247g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone jack
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external mic support
 heavier than average (247 grams)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus Tough TG-4
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-08-02 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $379