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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was brought out 7 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus TG-5

 SD4000 IS TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 TG-5 SD4000 IS 
IntroducedMay 2017August 2010More recent by 82 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-5

 SD4000 IS TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS and the TG-5.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and TG-5.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
great battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
32
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (250 grams)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus Tough TG-5
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-02 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $449