Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST100
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7030 and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7030 was unveiled at a similar time to the ST100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 7030 scores against the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Samsung ST100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung ST100
| 7030 | ST100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Olympus 7030
| ST100 | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung ST100
| 7030 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 7030 compared to the ST100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and ST100.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung ST100 |
| Also called | mju 7030 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $179 | $250 |
