Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus 7040

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Olympus 7040, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and 7040 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was brought out 20 months after the 7040 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades against the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Olympus 7040 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the 7040.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and 7040.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F600 EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.