Olympus 7040 vs Sony W290

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7040 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was revealed 11 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7040 matches up vs the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 features outside measurements 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 W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7040 against the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and W290.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern 7040 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.