Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 7040

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus 7040, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was manufactured 3 years after the 7040 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH-50 grades versus the 7040 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 features outer measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 and the 7040.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and 7040 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and 7040.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SH-50 will have an advantage in sensor technology.