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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Updated by Canon SX510 HS
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 2 years after the 7030 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX500 IS grades versus the 7030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus 7030

 SX500 IS 7030 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon SX500 IS

 7030 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus 7030

 SX500 IS 7030 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the 7030.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and 7030 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and 7030.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Olympus 7030
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography information
Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
45
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (195 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 7030
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Alternate name - mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 195 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $179