Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL202

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 11 months later than the SL202 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 7030 grades versus the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. 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 SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 7030 versus the SL202.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and SL202.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer 7030 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.