Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB210

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7030 was announced 18 months before the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7030 matches up vs the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 7030 versus the WB210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and WB210.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.