Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
(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
- Alternative Name is mju 7040
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe EX-Z550 was announced at a similar time to the 7040 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Olympus 7040
EX-Z550 | 7040 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Casio EX-Z550
7040 | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus 7040
EX-Z550 | 7040 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the 7040.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and 7040.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also Known as | - | mju 7040 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 143 gr (0.32 pounds) | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $149 | $299 |