Olympus 7000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 7000 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7000 grades versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 7000 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.