• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 196.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Stylus-7040 advantages over Canon SD4500 IS

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 180 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    144g vs 189g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Canon SD4500 IS advantages over Olympus Stylus-7040

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.44 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    360 mm vs 196 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 7010

Olympus Stylus-7040
Olympus 7010
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
Canon SD4500 IS
Olympus 7010
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Olympus Stylus-7040
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
Canon SD4500 IS
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7030

Olympus Stylus-7040
Olympus Stylus-7030
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Canon SD4500 IS
Olympus Stylus-7030
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Ricoh CX5

Olympus Stylus-7040
Ricoh CX5
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon SD4500 IS
Ricoh CX5
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compared to Canon 310 HS

Olympus Stylus-7040
Canon 310 HS
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • More dots on screen
Canon SD4500 IS
Canon 310 HS
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
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