Olympus 7040 vs Sony W530

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 7040 vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W530 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 7040 matches up versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has got 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 W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7040 vs Sony W530 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7040 compared to the W530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and W530.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.