Canon A1300 vs Olympus 7040
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
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- 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7040
Canon A1300 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A1300 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A1300 was launched 2 years after the 7040 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1300 matches up vs the 7040 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1300 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus 7040
A1300 | 7040 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon A1300
7040 | A1300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus 7040
A1300 | 7040 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has got 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) whilst the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon A1300 and Olympus 7040 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A1300 against the 7040.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and 7040.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A1300 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer A1300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju 7040 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 144 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $119 | $299 |