Canon S95 vs Olympus 7040

Below, we will be looking at the Canon S95 and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and 7040 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and 7040 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was manufactured 11 months later than the 7040 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S95 scores versus the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S95 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S95 and Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S95 versus the 7040.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and 7040.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S95 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 7040 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger S95 provides a benefit in sensor technology.