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Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7040 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was introduced 24 months before the W650 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7040 scores against the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Sony W650

 7040 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus 7040

 W650 7040 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Sony W650

 7040 W650 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7040 against the W650.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and W650.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7040
Street photography with Sony W650
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7040
Sports photography with Sony W650
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7040
Travel photography with Sony W650
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Sony W650
 Olympus Stylus 7040Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also called mju 7040 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $140