Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 7000
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Released January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 7000

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 7000 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was launched 3 years after the 7000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A4000 IS grades vs the 7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus 7000
A4000 IS | 7000 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon A4000 IS
7000 | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus 7000
A4000 IS | 7000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Look at the Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the 7000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and 7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and 7000.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Also referred to as | - | mju 7000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) | 172 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 175 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $199 | $280 |