• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 1040 advantages over Sony DSC-W560

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.43 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Sony DSC-W560 advantages over Olympus 1040

  • Less expensive
    $160 vs $200 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.7 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    2 vs 1/2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung i8

Olympus 1040
Samsung i8
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Samsung i8

Sony DSC-W560
Samsung i8
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $186
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W560 vs Samsung i8

Compared to Fujifilm Z20fd

Olympus 1040
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Sony DSC-W560
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W560 vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Compared to Fujifilm Z33WP

Olympus 1040
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster shutter
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer exposure

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Sony DSC-W560
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-W560 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Compared to Sony DSC-W330

Olympus 1040
Sony DSC-W330
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Sony DSC-W330

Sony DSC-W560
Sony DSC-W330
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Sony DSC-W560 vs Sony DSC-W330

Compared to Sony DSC-W530

Olympus 1040
Sony DSC-W530
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus 1040 vs Sony DSC-W530

Sony DSC-W560
Sony DSC-W530
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony DSC-W560 vs Sony DSC-W530

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