Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh G900
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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh G900 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 7040 was launched 9 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 7040 matches up versus the G900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh G900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Ricoh G900
7040 | G900 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus 7040
G900 | 7040 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2010 | More recent by 98 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Ricoh G900
7040 | G900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7040 against the G900.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and G900 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and G900.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh G900 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Ricoh G900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Ricoh G900 |
Also Known as | mju 7040 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 3840x2160 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $752 |