Olympus 7040 vs Sony H55

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus 7040 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 7040 matches up vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 has got exterior 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 Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7040 vs Sony H55 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 are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 7040 versus the H55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and H55.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.