Olympus 7040 vs Sony W620

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7040 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was manufactured 24 months prior to the W620 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7040 grades against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7040 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 7040 against the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and W620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.