Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 7030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 7030 was released 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 7030 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
7030 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus 7030
Galaxy Camera 4G | 7030 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
7030 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7030 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Otherwise known as | mju 7030 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 305g (0.67 lb) |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $179 | $550 |