Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.