Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7040
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung TL100
7040 | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus 7040
TL100 | 7040 |
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Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung TL100
7040 | TL100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Olympus 7040 and Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |