Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB50F
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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92 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB50F 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
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
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Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7040 was brought out 5 years prior to the WB50F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7040 grades vs the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung WB50F
| 7040 | WB50F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus 7040
| WB50F | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung WB50F
| 7040 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7040 against the WB50F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and WB50F.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung WB50F |
| Other name | mju 7040 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 207 gr (0.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $180 |