Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W
95 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The 7030 was introduced 8 months after the HZ10W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 7030 scores vs the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung HZ10W
7030 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | January 2010 | May 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus 7030
HZ10W | 7030 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung HZ10W
7030 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 vs the HZ10W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and HZ10W.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent 7030 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also referred to as | mju 7030 | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2432 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 249 grams (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $179 | $300 |