Clicky

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The A3200 IS was introduced 13 months after the 7030 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

				

Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus 7030

 A3200 IS 7030 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A3200 IS

 7030 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 7030

 A3200 IS 7030 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS against the 7030.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and 7030.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A3200 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Olympus 7030 Travel photography features
72
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Also referred to as - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 149 grams (0.33 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $179