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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7030 scores against the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung WB800F

 7030 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus 7030

 WB800F 7030 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB800F

 7030 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7030 versus Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 versus the WB800F.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung WB800F
Otherwise known as mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $179 $300