Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 7040
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7040
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 7040, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and 7040 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and 7040 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M1X was revealed 9 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M1X matches up vs the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus 7040
E-M1X | 7040 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | January 2010 | Fresher by 111 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus E-M1X
7040 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 7040
E-M1X | 7040 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1X and 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 have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X vs the 7040.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and 7040 is 54 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and 7040.
Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Also referred to as | - | mju 7040 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-01-24 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic VIII | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 grams (2.20 pounds) | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 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 | ||
Battery life | 870 images | - |
Form of battery | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Retail price | $2,999 | $299 |