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Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
  • Other Name is mju 7040
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 4 years before the HX50V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7040 grades against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Sony HX50V

 7040 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus 7040

 HX50V 7040 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2010More modern by 40 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Sony HX50V

 7040 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 7040 and the HX50V.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and HX50V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (400 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography advice
Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Sony HX50V
 Olympus Stylus 7040Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Otherwise known as mju 7040 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $439