Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Canon A3400 IS versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was released 2 years after the 7030 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the A3400 IS scores vs the 7030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Olympus Stylus 7030. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus 7030
A3400 IS | 7030 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A3400 IS
7030 | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 7030
A3400 IS | 7030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3400 IS versus Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the 7030.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and 7030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and 7030.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
Also Known as | - | mju 7030 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9 and 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 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 | 180 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $230 | $179 |