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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7040
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 7040, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and 7040 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 6 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades against the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus 7040

 SX620 HS 7040 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2010More recent by 78 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon SX620 HS

 7040 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 7040

 SX620 HS 7040 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the 7040.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and 7040.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Olympus 7040
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus 7040 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus Stylus 7040
Otherwise known as - mju 7040
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-05-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" 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 295 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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