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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 7040
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XP50 versus Olympus 7040, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 2 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the 7040 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm XP50 7040 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Fujifilm XP50

 7040 Fujifilm XP50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus 7040

 Fujifilm XP50 7040 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP50 versus Olympus 7040 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the 7040.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and 7040 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and 7040.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography details
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
Olympus 7040 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
Olympus 7040 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography info
Olympus 7040 Travel photography info
64
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography info
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography info
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Olympus 7040
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus 7040
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus Stylus 7040
Also called - mju 7040
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 175g (0.39 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $299