Canon N vs Olympus 7040

Below, we are matching up the Canon N versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 3 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the N grades vs the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon N offers physical measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the N versus the 7040.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the N and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and 7040.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 7040 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern N provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.