Olympus 7040 vs Samsung WB850F

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 24 months prior to the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7040 scores vs the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7040 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7040 versus the WB850F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and WB850F.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.