Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 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
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as ES55

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 7040 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The 7040 was manufactured 13 months later than the SL102 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7040 scores versus the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung SL102
7040 | SL102 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus 7040
SL102 | 7040 |
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Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung SL102
7040 | SL102 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 enjoys outer dimensions 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 SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 7040 and Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 7040 and the SL102.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and SL102.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 7040 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer 7040 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung SL102 |
Other name | mju 7040 | ES55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $299 | $130 |