Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 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
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Also Known as mju 7040
Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A3400 IS was revealed 2 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores vs the 7040 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus 7040
A3400 IS | 7040 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon A3400 IS
7040 | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 7040
A3400 IS | 7040 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the 7040.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and 7040 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and 7040.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also called as | - | mju 7040 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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) |
Max 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 display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 144 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 180 photographs | - |
Battery format | 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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $299 |