Olympus 7040 vs Sony HX90V

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 7040 and Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 7040 (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 6 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 7040 scores against the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has got outside measurements 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7040 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7040 compared to the HX90V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and HX90V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.