Canon A1300 vs Olympus 7010

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A1300 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 2 years later than the 7010 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1300 scores vs the 7010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 versus Olympus 7010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A1300 versus the 7010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and 7010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and 7010.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A1300 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer A1300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.