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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
Samsung SL102
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung SL102

 7040 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus 7040

 SL102 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung SL102

 7040 SL102 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
24
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than others (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than others (116 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
26
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
29
fast max aperture (f)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus Stylus 7040Samsung SL102
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