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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 13 months after the 7040 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the 7040 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus 7040

 A3300 IS 7040 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon A3300 IS

 7040 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus 7040

 A3300 IS 7040 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS against the 7040.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and 7040.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Olympus 7040
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 7040
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 7040 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Olympus Stylus 7040
Other name - mju 7040
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $299