Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed 3 years before the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7030 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7030 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.