Olympus 7040 vs Samsung SL30

Below, we are comparing the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was released 11 months later than the SL30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 7040 scores vs the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7040 and the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and SL30.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7040 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer 7040 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.