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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(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
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was manufactured 20 months prior to the MV800 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7030 scores versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung MV800

 7030 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus 7030

 MV800 7030 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung MV800

 7030 MV800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 versus the MV800.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and MV800.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography details
Samsung MV800 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7030
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography factors
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
Samsung MV800 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung MV800
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung MV800
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung MV800
Otherwise known as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $179 $499