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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus 7030 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 11 months later than the SL30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7030 scores versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung SL30

 7030 SL30 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus 7030

 SL30 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung SL30

 7030 SL30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 offers outer measurements 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 SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 and Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 vs the SL30.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and SL30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 7030 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer 7030 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
24
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung SL30
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung SL30
Also called mju 7030 ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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