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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7040
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 7040 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 13 months after the TL100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7040 matches up vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung TL100

 7040 TL100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus 7040

 TL100 7040 

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung TL100

 7040 TL100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 7040 against the TL100.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and TL100.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 7040 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography info
Samsung TL100 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (219 grams)
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Samsung TL100
 Olympus Stylus 7040Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Samsung TL100
Also Known as mju 7040 ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.32 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $22