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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was manufactured around the same time to the W230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 7000 grades vs the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony W230

 7000 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus 7000

 W230 7000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony W230

 7000 W230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 and the W230.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and W230.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W230 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Sony W230
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Sony W230
56
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography factors
Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
32
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Sony W230
 Olympus Stylus 7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also called mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $180