Olympus 7040 vs Sony W230

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 7040 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 11 months later than the W230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7040 matches up vs the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has got external 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 W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7040 against the W230.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and W230.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7040 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 7040 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.