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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Other Name is mju 7030
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 6 months later than the 7030 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX210 IS grades versus the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus 7030

 SX210 IS 7030 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon SX210 IS

 7030 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 7030

 SX210 IS 7030 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS vs the 7030.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and 7030 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and 7030.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 7030
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 7030
68
lighter than competition (220g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Also Known as - mju 7030
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $226 $179