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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7040
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 2 months after the 7040 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the 7040 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Olympus 7040

 SD1300 IS 7040 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 7040 SD1300 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus 7040

 SD1300 IS 7040 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS has physical measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS versus Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the 7040.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and 7040.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 7040 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography details
Olympus 7040 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus 7040 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Olympus Stylus 7040
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $299