Olympus 7040 vs Sony TF1
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
34
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37
Olympus 7040 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7040
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Released June 2013
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Below, we are looking at the Olympus 7040 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7040 was manufactured 4 years before the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7040 grades against the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Sony TF1
| 7040 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus 7040
| TF1 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Sony TF1
| 7040 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 offers outer dimensions 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 TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus 7040 and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7040 compared to the TF1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and TF1.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street photography with Olympus 7040
Street photography with Sony TF1
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than others (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports photography with Olympus 7040
Sports photography with Sony TF1
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Olympus 7040 Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment proof
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Olympus 7040 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Olympus 7040 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Alternate name | mju 7040 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 240 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $299 | $266 |