Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX7V

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 7040 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 18 months prior to the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7040 grades vs the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 has got physical dimensions 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 7040 vs the HX7V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and HX7V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX7V to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.