Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 7040

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 10 months before the 7040 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2100 IS provides external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS against the 7040.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and 7040 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and 7040.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus 7040 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.