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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 7040
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7040 grades against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung WB800F

 7040 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus 7040

 WB800F 7040 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung WB800F

 7040 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 7040 compared to the WB800F.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and WB800F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7040
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus Stylus 7040Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Samsung WB800F
Also referred to as mju 7040 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $300