Olympus 7040 vs Sony S980

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 7040 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was announced 11 months after the S980 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7040 grades against the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7040 versus Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7040 against the S980.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and S980.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 7040 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern 7040 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.