Olympus 7010 vs Sony QX30

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus 7010 and Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was unveiled 6 years prior to the QX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7010 grades vs the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7010 and Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 7010 versus the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and QX30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and QX30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.