Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX30V
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 7010 and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7010 was brought out 3 years before the HX30V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7010 scores against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony HX30V
7010 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus 7010
HX30V | 7010 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony HX30V
7010 | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 7010 and Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 7010 and the HX30V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and HX30V.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Also Known as | mju 7010 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 320 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $200 | $420 |