Canon G15 vs Olympus 7040
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Canon G15 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
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- 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
- Also referred to as mju 7040
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Lets look more in depth at the Canon G15 versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty close but the G15 (1/1.7") and 7040 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G15 was brought out 2 years after the 7040 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G15 scores against the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus 7040
| G15 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 33 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon G15
| 7040 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus 7040
| G15 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G15 has outside measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G15 compared to the 7040.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and 7040 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and 7040.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus 7040 will render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer G15 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
| Also Known as | - | mju 7040 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 352g (0.78 lbs) | 144g (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $299 |