Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX10V

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX10V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7040 grades versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 provides 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 HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 7040 vs the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and HX10V.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.