Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Olympus 7040
SX120 IS | 7040 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon SX120 IS
7040 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus 7040
SX120 IS | 7040 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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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 |