Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010
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![Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS/Canon-SX400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Released July 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus 7010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX400 IS was released 5 years later than the 7010 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX400 IS scores versus the 7010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus 7010
SX400 IS | 7010 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SX400 IS
7010 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus 7010
SX400 IS | 7010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Canon SX400 IS versus Olympus 7010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the 7010.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7010-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and 7010 is 81 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7010-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and 7010.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7010-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7010-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 |
Also called as | - | mju 7010 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 pounds) | 145g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $229 | $200 |