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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7040
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7040 and Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7040 was revealed 3 years earlier than the VH-410 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7040 matches up against the VH-410 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus VH-410

 7040 VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus 7040

 VH-410 7040 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus VH-410

 7040 VH-410 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 and Olympus VH-410 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 7040 against the VH-410.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and VH-410 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and VH-410.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging details
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus Stylus 7040Olympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Olympus VH-410
Also called as mju 7040 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $186