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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7030 was introduced 4 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7030 grades against the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung WB30F

 7030 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus 7030

 WB30F 7030 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB30F

 7030 WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 features 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) and the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 7030 versus the WB30F.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (128g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung WB30F
Alternate name mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $180