Canon R vs Olympus 7030

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon R vs Olympus 7030, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and 7030 (14MP) and the R (Full frame) and 7030 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The R was brought out 8 years later than the 7030 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the R scores against the 7030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Olympus Stylus 7030. The entire galleries are available at Canon R Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R has external measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the R and the 7030.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R and 7030 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and 7030.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R will show more detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern R should have an edge in sensor tech.