Olympus 7040 vs Samsung MV800
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Introduced September 2011

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 7040 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the MV800 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7040 grades versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung MV800
7040 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus 7040
MV800 | 7040 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung MV800
7040 | MV800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung MV800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7040 compared to the MV800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and MV800.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung MV800 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung MV800 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7040 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 240 (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
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 | - | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Micro SD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $499 |