Olympus 7010 vs Sony A230
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7010
(Full Review)
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7010 versus Sony A230, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 7010 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe 7010 was launched 3 months after the A230 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7010 matches up against the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony A230
| 7010 | A230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus 7010
| A230 | 7010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony A230
| 7010 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 against the A230.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and A230 is 94 and 69 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and A230.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 7010 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus 7010 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Otherwise known as | mju 7010 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 490 grams (1.08 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $569 |