Olympus 7040 vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Released July 2010
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 7040 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 7040 was launched 6 months prior to the PL200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7040 matches up versus the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung PL200
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus 7040
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Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung PL200
7040 | PL200 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 has got outer 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 PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7040 vs Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 7040 compared to the PL200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and PL200.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung PL200 |
Also Known as | mju 7040 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $299 | $0 |