Canon A1200 vs Olympus 7040
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7040
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Let's look closer at the Canon A1200 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A1200 was announced 13 months later than the 7040 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A1200 grades versus the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus 7040
| A1200 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon A1200
| 7040 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus 7040
| A1200 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A1200 against the 7040.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and 7040 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and 7040.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus 7040 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer A1200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
| Also referred to as | - | mju 7040 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 144 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 200 shots | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $109 | $299 |
