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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
Olympus 7030
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7030
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX170 IS versus Olympus 7030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was unveiled 3 years after the 7030 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Olympus 7030

 SX170 IS 7030 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2010Newer by 45 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon SX170 IS

 7030 SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus 7030

 SX170 IS 7030 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS versus Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX170 IS against the 7030.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and 7030 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and 7030.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (251 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX170 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 7030
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (251g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Also Known as - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $179