Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F 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
- Also Known as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 7040 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7040 scores against the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung WB150F
7040 | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus 7040
WB150F | 7040 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung WB150F
7040 | WB150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 7040 and the WB150F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and WB150F.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung WB150F |
Also called as | mju 7040 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $230 |