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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was revealed 13 months after the 7030 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the 7030 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus 7030

 SP-610UZ 7030 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 7030 SP-610UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 7030

 SP-610UZ 7030 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ comes with outer dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the 7030.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and 7030 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and 7030.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-610UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography advice
Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
39
incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
26
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus 7030
 Olympus SP-610UZOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Olympus Stylus 7030
Other name - mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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 340 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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