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Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7040
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R V
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the 7040 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 7040 was released 10 years before the A7R IV which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7040 matches up against the A7R IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Sony A7R IV

 7040 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus 7040

 A7R IV 7040 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2010More modern by 115 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Sony A7R IV

 7040 A7R IV 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 7040 and the A7R IV.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and A7R IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7040 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 47MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
88
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography information
Sony A7R IV Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography details
Sony A7R IV Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (670 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
Sony A7R IV Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery power (670 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (670 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Sony A7R IV
 Olympus Stylus 7040Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Also called as mju 7040 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-07 2019-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 1600 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 567
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 665 gr (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $299 $3,498