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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7040
Photography Glossary

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A1100 IS versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 10 months prior to the 7040 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1100 IS grades vs the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus 7040

 A1100 IS 7040 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon A1100 IS

 7040 A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 7040

 A1100 IS 7040 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the 7040.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and 7040.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 7040 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography advice
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offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Olympus 7040 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 7040
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus Stylus 7040
Also called - mju 7040
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $299