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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7040
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 7040 scores against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 7040 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus 7040

 Galaxy Camera 3G 7040 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 7040 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 7040 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than average (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
36
rather wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus Stylus 7040Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Also Known as mju 7040 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-07 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 $606