Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Olympus 7040

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 3 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the 7040 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the 7040.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and 7040.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 7040 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.