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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 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
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Also Known as mju 7040
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Olympus 7040

 A3400 IS 7040 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon A3400 IS

 7040 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 7040

 A3400 IS 7040 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and 7040 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
Olympus 7040 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 7040 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 7040
68
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
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really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging information
Olympus 7040 Vlogging information
34
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISOlympus Stylus 7040
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