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Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 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 June 2013
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A1400 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 3 years later than the 7030 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1400 grades versus the 7030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus 7030

 A1400 7030 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A1400

 7030 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus 7030

 A1400 7030 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A1400 compared to the 7030.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and 7030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and 7030.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A1400 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger A1400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography features
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography advice
Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
32
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging details
Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot A1400Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Olympus Stylus 7030
Alternative name - mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 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 150 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $179