Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Other Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 7030 was unveiled about the same time to the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7030 scores versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung HZ30W
7030 | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus 7030
HZ30W | 7030 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung HZ30W
7030 | HZ30W | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 7030 vs the HZ30W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and HZ30W.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 7030 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung HZ30W |
Other name | mju 7030 | WB600 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $280 |