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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 11 months after the SL820 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7030 matches up vs the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung SL820

 7030 SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus 7030

 SL820 7030 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung SL820

 7030 SL820 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7030 versus the SL820.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and SL820.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent 7030 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Samsung SL820
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung SL820
Also Known as mju 7030 IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.50 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $280