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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was unveiled 13 months later than the SL102 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 7030 scores vs the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung SL102

 7030 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus 7030

 SL102 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung SL102

 7030 SL102 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 against the SL102.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and SL102.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 7030 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 7030 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7030
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging features
Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung SL102
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung SL102
Alternative name mju 7030 ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m -
Flash options 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
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.31 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $130