Olympus 7000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
Olympus 7000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 7000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 7000 was released 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 7000 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
7000 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus 7000
Galaxy Camera 4G | 7000 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 44 months | |
Display size | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
7000 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 7000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7000 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Otherwise known as | mju 7000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | - |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172 grams (0.38 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $280 | $550 |