Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Olympus Stylus 7040. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus 7040
SX210 IS | 7040 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon SX210 IS
7040 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 7040
SX210 IS | 7040 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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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 |