Olympus E-30 vs Sony TX7

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-30 versus Sony TX7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-30 was released 9 months prior to the TX7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-30 scores versus the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 comes with exterior dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-30 versus Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-30 versus the TX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and TX7 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and TX7.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-30 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-30 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.