Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung WB30F
7030 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus 7030
WB30F | 7030 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB30F
7030 | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |