Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released February 2013
- Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus 7030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 7030 was announced 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7030 matches up against the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
7030 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus 7030
Galaxy Camera | 7030 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
7030 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Olympus 7030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 7030 against the Galaxy Camera.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and Galaxy Camera.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called | mju 7030 | Wi-Fi |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 300 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $179 | $450 |