Olympus 7040 vs Sony W690

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7040 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 7040 scores vs the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7040 vs the W690.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and W690.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W690 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.