Olympus 7040 vs Samsung EX2F

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 7040 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the 7040 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7040 was brought out 3 years earlier than the EX2F and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 7040 scores versus the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 7040 against the EX2F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and EX2F.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7040 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus 7040 will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.