Olympus 7040 vs Sony A290
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Old Model is Sony A230
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 7040 and Sony A290, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly close but the 7040 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7040 was brought out 5 months earlier than the A290 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 7040 grades versus the A290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Sony A290
| 7040 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus 7040
| A290 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Sony A290
| 7040 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus 7040 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 features outside dimensions 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 A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 7040 against the A290.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and A290.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The 7040 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher.
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Also called | mju 7040 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-06-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| 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 range | 2cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 lb) | 549 gr (1.21 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $600 |