Canon A800 vs Olympus 7030
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Canon A800 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7030
Canon A800 vs Olympus 7030 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A800 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and 7030 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe A800 was revealed 13 months after the 7030 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A800 grades vs the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A800 vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 & Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery & Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus 7030
A800 | 7030 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A800
7030 | A800 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus 7030
A800 | 7030 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Canon A800 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 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).
Contrast the Canon A800 vs Olympus 7030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A800 versus the 7030.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and 7030 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and 7030.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 7030 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer A800 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon A800 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
Also called | - | mju 7030 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 3 | 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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9 and 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 186 grams (0.41 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 300 photos | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $90 | $179 |