Olympus 7040 vs Samsung DV300F
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung DV300F 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Let's look closer at the Olympus 7040 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7040 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the DV300F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 7040 matches up vs the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung DV300F
| 7040 | DV300F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus 7040
| DV300F | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung DV300F
| 7040 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7040 vs the DV300F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and DV300F.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung DV300F |
| Alternative name | mju 7040 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $299 | $200 |