Olympus 7040 vs Sony WX10
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus 7040 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus 7040 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 7040 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 7040 grades against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Sony WX10
| 7040 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus 7040
| WX10 | 7040 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Sony WX10
| 7040 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7040 versus the WX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and WX10.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX10 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7040 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7040 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
| Other name | mju 7040 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) | 161 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $200 |