Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB250F

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 4 years before the WB250F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the 7040 grades versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 has exterior dimensions 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 WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7040 against the WB250F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and WB250F.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.