Olympus 7010 vs Sony W230

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 7010 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 6 months later than the W230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7010 scores versus the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 7010 against the W230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and W230.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.