Canon A495 vs Olympus 7040
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
23
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
34
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A495 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
Canon A495
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched January 2010
Olympus 7040
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7040
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A495 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and 7040 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A495 grades vs the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Olympus 7040
| A495 | 7040 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon A495
| 7040 | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Olympus 7040
| A495 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A495 has physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A495 against the 7040.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and 7040.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Olympus 7040
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Olympus 7040 Sports photography advice
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Canon A495 Travel photography factors
Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Canon A495 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon A495 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
| Otherwise known as | - | mju 7040 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $109 | $299 |