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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7040
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and 7040 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and 7040 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 4 months earlier than the 7040 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up against the 7040 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Olympus 7040

 SX120 IS 7040 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon SX120 IS

 7040 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus 7040

 SX120 IS 7040 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS features outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the 7040.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and 7040 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and 7040.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 7040 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
33
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (285g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7040 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (285 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
36
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging info
Olympus 7040 Vlogging info
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than others (285g)
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Olympus Stylus 7040
Also referred to as - mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 285 gr (0.63 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $299