Nikon A900 vs Olympus 7040

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon A900 versus Olympus 7040, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and 7040 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 6 years later than the 7040 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A900 scores vs the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A900 vs the 7040.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and 7040 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and 7040.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon A900 to give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent A900 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.