Olympus 7040 vs Sony T900

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 7040 versus Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was revealed 11 months later than the T900 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 7040 scores versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 7040 and the T900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and T900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7040 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern 7040 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.