Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus 7040

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX700 HS versus 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 SX700 HS (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was announced 4 years after the 7040 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS versus Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the 7040.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and 7040 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and 7040.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.