Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030
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Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Olympus 7030
A1400 | 7030 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A1400
7030 | A1400 |
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Olympus 7030
A1400 | 7030 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Canon A1400 versus Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A1400 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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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 |