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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7040
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 6 months after the 7040 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the 7040 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus 7040

 SX210 IS 7040 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon SX210 IS

 7040 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 7040

 SX210 IS 7040 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the 7040.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and 7040 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and 7040.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography advice
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 7040 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Olympus 7040 Sports photography details
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (220g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus 7040 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus Stylus 7040
Also referred to as - mju 7040
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $226 $299