Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB210

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was released 18 months prior to the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 7040 scores against the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 7040 against the WB210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and WB210.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.