Canon 7D vs Olympus FE-4030

Following is a complete overview of the Canon 7D versus Olympus FE-4030, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and FE-4030 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The 7D was launched 2 months prior to the FE-4030 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 7D matches up against the FE-4030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D and Olympus FE-4030. The complete galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 7D has external dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 7D versus Olympus FE-4030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7D vs the FE-4030.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and FE-4030 is 56 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D and FE-4030.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7D featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 7D will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.