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Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
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 A800 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and 7040 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was released 13 months later than the 7040 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A800 scores versus the 7040 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus 7040

 A800 7040 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon A800

 7040 A800 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus 7040

 A800 7040 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A800 compared to the 7040.

Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and 7040.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 7040 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography information
Olympus 7040 Street photography information
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
29
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (300 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery (300 shots)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography features
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography features
26
good battery (300 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Olympus 7040
24
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon A800 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot A800Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Olympus Stylus 7040
Alternative name - mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest 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 size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Maximum 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 186g (0.41 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 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 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 300 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $90 $299