Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7040
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7040
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Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A2500 was manufactured 3 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2500 grades against the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus 7040
| A2500 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon A2500
| 7040 | A2500 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus 7040
| A2500 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 compared to the 7040.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and 7040 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and 7040.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher A2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
| Otherwise known as | - | mju 7040 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 144g (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $109 | $299 |