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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
Olympus 7030
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus 7030

 A3400 IS 7030 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A3400 IS

 7030 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 7030

 A3400 IS 7030 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

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

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography details
Olympus 7030 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (126g)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 7030
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
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