Olympus 7010 vs Sony W730
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W730 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
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 7010 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7010 was manufactured 4 years before the W730 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7010 matches up vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony W730
| 7010 | W730 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus 7010
| W730 | 7010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony W730
| 7010 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 7010 and Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 and the W730.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and W730.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W730 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older 7010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony W730 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
| Also called | mju 7010 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 240 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $200 | $138 |