Olympus 7040 vs Sony H50

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus 7040 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 12 months later than the H50 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 7040 scores vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 offers 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) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7040 vs the H50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and H50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent 7040 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.