Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus 7040
A3300 IS | 7040 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon A3300 IS
7040 | A3300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus 7040
A3300 IS | 7040 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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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 |