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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7040
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus 7040 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was revealed 11 months before the WB700 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 7040 scores vs the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung WB700

 7040 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus 7040

 WB700 7040 
AnnouncedDecember 2010January 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung WB700

 7040 WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 7040 vs the WB700.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and WB700.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7040
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7040
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus Stylus 7040Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Samsung WB700
Alternative name mju 7040 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $300