Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200
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![Olympus Stylus 7040 front Olympus Stylus 7040 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7040/Olympus-7040-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200/Sony-A200-front.jpg)
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50 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2008
- Renewed by Sony A230
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the 7040 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
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The 7040 was released 18 months after the A200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 7040 scores against the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Sony A200
7040 | A200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2008 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus 7040
A200 | 7040 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Sony A200
7040 | A200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7040 against the A200.
![Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 size comparison Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7040-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and A200 is 95 and 66 respectively.
![Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7040-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and A200.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 7040 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 7040 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher 7040 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7040-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7040-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7040 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) | 572 gr (1.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 521 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $299 | $100 |