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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45

Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 9 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the TG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Olympus TG-6

					

					

						
 SD4000 IS TG-6 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon SD4000 IS

					

					

						
 TG-6 SD4000 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2019August 2010More modern by 107 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-6

					

					

						
 SD4000 IS TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS has physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the TG-6.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and TG-6.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-6 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
19
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
40
 has manual focus
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
26
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
47
 max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (340 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
64
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
68
 great battery pack (340 per charge)
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (253g)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
40
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
57
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (340 per charge)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (253g)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Olympus Tough TG-6
Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-02 2019-05-22
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 Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 PC
Maximum 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $449