Canon S90 vs Olympus 7030
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Canon S90 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Released April 2010
- Renewed by Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030
Canon S90 vs Olympus 7030 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon S90 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and 7030 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and 7030 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe S90 was unveiled 4 months later than the 7030 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S90 matches up vs the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon S90 vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus 7030
S90 | 7030 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon S90
7030 | S90 |
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Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus 7030
S90 | 7030 | |||
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Revealed | April 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon S90 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Canon S90 vs Olympus 7030 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S90 compared to the 7030.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and 7030 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and 7030.
To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S90 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 7030 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Canon S90 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
Also referred to as | - | mju 7030 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-04-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9 and 4:3 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $599 | $179 |